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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2(x − 9) = 8x + x − 14?
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3x + 2(x − 9) = 8x + x − 14
3x + 2x − 18 = 9x − 14
5x − 18 = 9x − 14
−18 + 14 = 9x − 5x
−4 = 4x
x = −1
(Check: both sides equal −23 when x = −1.)
3x + 2x − 18 = 9x − 14
5x − 18 = 9x − 14
−18 + 14 = 9x − 5x
−4 = 4x
x = −1
(Check: both sides equal −23 when x = −1.)
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