Question

What is the answer to 2x - 6 = 8 - x

Answer 1

Move the x's to the same side

2x + x = 8 +6

then simplify

3x = 14

make x stand on its own

(3x)/3 = 14/3

the 3's on the x side cancel

x = 14/3

Answer 2

The answer is x=12.
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