How do you solve #x+14=25#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-15T18:11:55

#x=11#

First thing we have to do is isolate the variable, #x#.

Do this by subtracting #14# from both sides.

#x + 14color(red)(-14) = 25color(red)(-14)#

#14-14# cancels out on the left side. Simplify the right side.

#x + cancel(14-14) = 11#

Rewrite.

#x = 11#