Answer:
x=-10
Step-by-step explanation:
reorder the terms: 8+2x=18+3x
solve: 8+2x=18+3x
-3x -3x
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8-1x=18
-8. -8
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-1x= 10
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-1 -1
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<u>x= -10</u>
Steps to solve:
8j - k + 14; j = 0.25 and k = 1
~Substitute
8(0.25) - (1) + 14
~Simplify
2 - 1 + 14
~Subtract
1 + 14
~Add
15
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X=7
7x-2=5x+12
+2. +2
7x=5x+14
-5x -5x
2x=14
÷2 ÷2
x=7