Quick Check Ex 5) Solve for \( x \). \[ x-83=14 \]

To solve for \( x \), you'll want to isolate \( x \) on one side of the equation. Start by adding 83 to both sides: \[ x - 83 + 83 = 14 + 83 \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 97 \] So, the solution is \( x = 97 \). Nice and easy, right? When solving equations like this, a common mistake is forgetting to perform the same operation on both sides. Always remember that you're balancing an equation, just like a seesaw – if you lift one side, you have to lift the other!