14 − ( 2 x + 5 ) = − 2 x + 9 14 − 2 x − 5 = − 2 x + 9 9 − 2 x = − 2 x + 9
The equation 14 − ( 2 x + 5 ) = − 2 x + 9 simplifies to an identity, indicating there are infinitely many solutions. Therefore, x can be any real number. This means the equation is true for all values of x .
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