Identify Equation: We are given the equation 6x+5=14. Identify what needs to be done to isolate x. To solve for x, we need to get x by itself on one side of the equation. This means we will need to perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to isolate x.
Subtract to Isolate: Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x.6x+5−5=14−5This simplifies to:6x=9
Divide to Solve: Divide both sides of the equation by 6 to solve for x. 66x=69This simplifies to:x=1.5
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