Answer :

Answer:

X= -12

Step-by-step explanation:

So just combine like terms and isolate the variable

5x+2=6x+14

2=x+14

-12=x

So x is negative twelve

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Answer:

x = -12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

7x - 2x + 2 = 6x + 14

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Combine like terms:                    5x + 2 = 6x + 14
  2. Subtract 5x on both sides:          2 = x + 14
  3. Subtract 14 on both sides:           -12 = x
  4. Rewrite:                                         x = -12

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