Answer:
x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
-1 + 14x = 12x + 17
Rearrange terms.
14x - 1 = 12x + 17
Add 1 to both sides of the equation.
14x - 1 + 1 = 12x + 17 + 1
Simplify.
14x = 12x + 17 + 1
14x = + 12x + 18
Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.
14x - 12x = + 12x - 12x + 18
Simplify.
2x = + 12x - 12x + 18
2x = 18
18 ÷ 2 = 9
x = 9
