Question

$$14=3+2x$$

Answer

x=11/2

Solution


Subtract \(3\) from both sides.
\[14-3=2x\]
Simplify  \(14-3\)  to  \(11\).
\[11=2x\]
Divide both sides by \(2\).
\[\frac{11}{2}=x\]
Switch sides.
\[x=\frac{11}{2}\]

Decimal Form: 5.5