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  • 17-10-2020
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How do you solve 2(x-6)=x-14

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kenth98 kenth98
  • 17-10-2020
2(x-6)=x-14
2x-12=x-14
2x -x=-14+12
x= -14+12
x=-2
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maverickslavin96222 maverickslavin96222
  • 17-10-2020

Answer:

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

[2(x-6) = x - 14]

Multiply 2 by x and (-6) in parenthesis, distribution

[2x -12 = x - 14]

Add 12 to both sides

[2x = x - 2]

Subtract x from both sides

[x = -2]

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