Question

What dose 2+7x=5x+14 equal

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

2+7x=5x+14

2+2x=14

2x=12

12/2 =6

Answer 2

`x=6`

Explanation:

`2+7x=5x+14`

Subtract 2 from both sides:

`2+7x-2=5x+14-2`

`7x=5x+12`

Subtract 5x from both sides:

`7x-5x=5x+12-5x`

`2x=12`

Divide both sides by 2:

`(2x)/(2)=(12)/(2)`

`x=6`