Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

14 - 9x + 12 + x

This is an expression (not an equation), therefore it can't be solved.

Factor the expression

Collect like terms:  

⇒ 14 + 12 - 9x + x

Combine like terms:  

⇒ -8x + 26

Find the highest common factor of 26 and 8

• Factors of 26:  1, 2, 13, 26
• Factors of 8:    1, 2, 4, 8

Therefore, the highest common factor is 2

Factor out -2 from -8x + 26:

⇒ -2(4x + 13)

Alternatively, factor out 2 from 26 - 8x:

⇒ 2(13 - 4x)

Answer 2

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

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