Solve for X:
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Solve for X:
To solve the equation , we will follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Add to both sides to move the -term to the left side:
Step 2: Simplify the equation by combining the -terms on the left side:
Step 3: To isolate on the left, subtract from both sides:
Simplify the right side:
Finally, divide both sides by to solve for :
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
\( x+7=14 \)
\( x=\text{?} \)
Great question! You want to eliminate the negative coefficient on x. Adding 5x to both sides gives you , which is easier to work with than having x-terms on both sides.
That works too! You could subtract 6 from both sides first, then add 5x. Either approach will give you the same answer - choose whichever feels more comfortable.
Move them to whichever side will give you a positive coefficient for x. In this problem, moving to the left side gives , which is fine to work with.
Negative answers are completely normal in algebra! The key is to check your work by substituting back. If makes both sides equal, then it's correct.
Follow this order: 1) Move x-terms to one side, 2) Move constants to the other side, 3) Divide by the coefficient of x. Take it one step at a time!
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