Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 141: 15

Answer

$x=8$

Work Step by Step

$6x-(3x+10)=14$ $6x-(3x)-(10)=14$ $3x-10=14$ $3x=14+10$ $3x=24$ $x=\frac{24}{3}$ $x=8$ Check the answer. 6(8)-(3(8)+10)=14 48-(24+10)=14 48-(34)=14 14=14
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