Question

What dose 2+7x=5x+14 equal

Answer 1

Answer:

x=6

Step-by-step explanation:

2+7x=5x+14

2+2x=14

2x=12

12/2 =6

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=6$

Step-by-step explanation:

$2+7x=5x+14$

Subtract 2 from both sides:

$2+7x-2=5x+14-2$

$7x=5x+12$

Subtract 5x from both sides:

$7x-5x=5x+12-5x$

$2x=12$

Divide both sides by 2:

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{12}{2}$

$x=6$