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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-25

Solve for \( x \) in the equation:

\[ 14 - (2x + 5) = -2x + 9 \]

Asked by StephanieOk

Answer (2)

14 − ( 2 x + 5 ) = − 2 x + 9 14 − 2 x − 5 = − 2 x + 9 9 − 2 x = − 2 x + 9 ​

Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-06-10

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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Answered by mariamikayla | 2024-12-26