x = 2
Explanations:The given equation is:
-6x + 14 = 10x - 18
Note:
-6x and 10x are like terms
14 and -18 are like terms
Collect like terms:
10x becomes -10x when it crosses the equality sign to the left.
Also, 14 becomes -14 when it crosses the equality sign to the right
The equation then becomes:
-6x - 10x = -18 - 14
-16x = -32
Divide both sides by -16
-16x / -16 = -32 / -16
x = 2
