Question

$$4x+14=-2$$

Answer

x=-4

Solution


Subtract \(14\) from both sides.
\[4x=-2-14\]
Simplify  \(-2-14\)  to  \(-16\).
\[4x=-16\]
Divide both sides by \(4\).
\[x=-\frac{16}{4}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{16}{4}\)  to  \(4\).
\[x=-4\]