14-12x+39x-18x=256-60x-657x

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Zachary Fisher · Answer 1 · 2020-06-21T08:27:38+0000

Answer:

$\boxed{\bold{x=(1)/(3)}}$

Explanation:

Combine Similar Elements:
$\bold{-12x+39x-18x=9x}$

$\bold{14+9x=256-60x-657x}$

Combine Similar Elements:
$\bold{-60x-657x=-717x}$

$\bold{14+9x=256-717x}$

Subtract 14 From Both Sides

$\bold{14+9x-14=256-717x-14}$

Simplify

$\bold{9x=-717x+242}$

Add
$\bold{717x}$ To Both Sides

$\bold{9x+717x=-717x+242+717x}$

Simplify

$\bold{726x=242}$

Divide Both Sides By
$\bold{726}$

$\bold{(726x)/(726)=(242)/(726)}$

Simplify

$\bold{x=(1)/(3)}$