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To solve algebraic equations, you would need to follow the rules of SADMEP. SADMEP is only used when solving algebraic equations and is an acronym for subtraction, addition, division, multiplication, exponents and parentheses.
x/3 - 14 = 9 (add 14 to both sides)
x/3 = 23 (multiply both sides by 3)
x = 69
After solving for the variable in any equation, you should check your answer by substituting the x-value into the original equation to prove that your answer is correct. When checking answers, make sure to use PEMDAS and not SADMEP.
x/3 - 14 = 9 (substitute x = 69)
69/3 - 14 = 9 (simplify - divide)
23 - 14 = 9 (simplify - subtract)
9 = 9 | This is correct!
Therefore, the value of x is equal to 69.