Question

8x-2+x=14 How do I simplify

Answer 1

Collect like terms.

8x - 2 + x = 14
      9x - 2 = 14
           9x = 16

Answer 2

8x+x = 9x (simplifying the x)

9x = 14 - -2
This can be simplified to...
9x = 16

16 / 9 = 1.78
x = 1.78

The answer is 1.78

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