Question

solve the following.
-14 + 8x - 8 + 3x = -5x - 2 - 4x
x =
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Explanation:

Step1: Combine like terms on both sides

Left side: \(-14 - 8 + 8x + 3x = -22 + 11x\)
Right side: \(-5x - 4x - 2 = -9x - 2\)
So the equation becomes \(-22 + 11x = -9x - 2\)

Step2: Add \(9x\) to both sides

\(-22 + 11x + 9x = -9x - 2 + 9x\)
\(-22 + 20x = -2\)

Step3: Add 22 to both sides

\(-22 + 20x + 22 = -2 + 22\)
\(20x = 20\)

Step4: Divide both sides by 20

\(\frac{20x}{20} = \frac{20}{20}\)
\(x = 1\)

Answer:

\(1\)