Okay, here are the steps to solve this problem:
* m1 = 2.5 kg
* v1 = 10.0 m/s (right)
* m2 = 3.0 kg
* v2 = -14 m/s (left)
* Using the formula for inelastic collision:
* m1v1 + m2v2 = (m1 + m2)V'
* (2.5 kg)(10 m/s) + (3.0 kg)(-14 m/s) = (2.5 kg + 3.0 kg)V'
* 25 kg⋅m/s - 42 kg⋅m/s = 5.