Answer
$x=8$
Work Step by Step
$5x-(2x+14)=10$
$5x-(2x)-(14)=10$
$3x-14=10$
$3x=10+14$
$3x=24$
$x=\frac{24}{3}$
$x=8$
Check the answer.
5(8)-(2(8)+14)=10
40-(16+14)=10
40-(30)=10
10=10
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
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: 16
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