Solve the equation for the variable. Show all work. 14 x - 21 = 49

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Davis

3 March, 02:14

Solve the equation for the variable. Show all work. 14 x - 21 = 49

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Maria Ward · Answer 1

x=5

14x5 = 70

70-21=49

this is how I got the answer

Elian Burke · Answer 2

First you need to add 21 to both sides. Then you'll have 14x = 70

Then divide both sides by 14 to get x by itself. The 14's cancel out and, by dividing 70/14 you get x = 5