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Solve the equation (4x – 24) + x = 14.

Distribute the į to the quantity to get:
Combine the like terms to get
Add 6 to both sides to get:

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Answer:

  • (4x – 24) + x = 14
  • 4x - 24 + x = 14
  • (4x + x) - 24 = 14
  • 5x - 24 + 24 = 14 + 24
  • 5x = 38
  • 5x/5 = 38/5
  • x = 7.6
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