Assuming your x's are a sign of multiplication then you need to apply the correct order of operation, this should appear in your math textbook. So first, multiply 5*14=70; Then multiply 2*9=18; Next, multiply4*2=8; Lastly, subtract the terms in order from left to right: 70-18-8=46
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Here is the work for that problem: 5x+ 2=12 5x= 12-2 5x=10 x= 2
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If your equation is 5x-2=4x+4 Then this is how you solve it... 5x-2=4x+4 5x-2+2=4x+4+2 5x=4x+6 5x-4x=4x-4x+6 x=6 Your x=6
5x-5 = -3 5x = -3+5 5x = 2 x = 2/5