Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-3 - Cumulative Review - Page 228: 16

Answer

$x=2$

Work Step by Step

Add $5x$ to both sides: $14-5x+5x=2x+5x \\14=7x$ Divide $7$ to both sides: $\frac{14}{7}=\frac{7x}{7} \\2=x$
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