Given the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7. Part A. Solve the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7. In your final answer, be sure to state the solution and include all of your work. Part B. Use the values x = -2, 0, 3 to prove your solution to the equation 5 + x - 14 = x - 7 . In your final answer, include all of your calculations.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Solving (a): Solve the equation

Collect Like Terms

Subtract x from both sides

Solving (b): Take the value of x to be -2, 0 and 3

Substitute -2 for x

Substitute 0 for x

Substitute 3 for x

1: -2 3/4, -2 1/2, -14, 0, 3, 8 1/3

2: -4, -3, -2 1/2, -2 1/4, 3 1/4,

step-by-step explanation:

-2

7 - 9 = -2

reversed:

-2 + 9 = 7