How to solve 5-3(x-2)=14

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$5-3(x-2)=14$$

Solve for x

$x=-1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $-3$ by $x-2$.

$$5-3x+6=14$$

Add $5$ and $6$ to get $11$.

$$11-3x=14$$

Subtract $11$ from both sides.

$$-3x=14-11$$

Subtract $11$ from $14$ to get $3$.

$$-3x=3$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$x=\frac{3}{-3}$$

Divide $3$ by $-3$ to get $-1$.

$$x=-1$$

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