Solve for X:
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Solve for X:
First, simplify both sides of the equation:
Left side:
Right side:
Now the equation is:
Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate:
Simplifying gives:
5
\( x+7=14 \)
\( x=\text{?} \)
You need to follow the order of operations first! Simplify each side completely (4-2=2 and 6+1=7) before using inverse operations to solve for x.
You'll make the problem much harder than it needs to be! Always simplify both sides as your first step - it makes the rest of the solving process much cleaner.
Follow PEMDAS! In this problem, you only have addition and subtraction, so work left to right: x+4-2 becomes x+2.
No! Always work left to right for addition and subtraction. So x+4-2 means do the +4 first, then -2, giving you x+2.
Substitute your answer back into the original equation. Replace x with 5: does 5+4-2 equal 6+1? Yes, both equal 7! ✓
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