Two-step equations
2x - 12 = 14 what is the solution to the equation?
a: x=1
b: x= -1.4
c: x= 26
d: x= 13

2x - 12 = 14

Add 12 to both sides of the = sign to get rid of the "-12".

2x - 12 + 12 = 14 + 12
2x = 26

Now divide both sides by 2 to isolate the x

2x / 2 = 26 / 2
x = 13.

The solution is x = 13.

Hope this helps!

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Solving for x like this is definitely something you want to master and be able to do on your own, because you'll be doing it in future math.