How do you solve for x in #2x + 7 - 14 = 3x#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-18T15:10:22

#x=-7#

Given that

#2x+7-14=3x#

#2x-7=3x#

#2x-7-3x=0#

#-x-7=0#

#x=-7#

Answer 2 · 2018-07-18T23:08:39

#x=-7#

We can simplify our terms on the right to get

#2x-7=3x#

Next, subtract #2x# from both sides to get

#-7=x#, or #x=-7#

Hope this helps!