Respuesta :

Answer:

x= -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Isolate the variable by subtracting 4 from both sides

5x - 14 = 8x + 4      -4

5x - 18 = 8x           -5x

-18 = 3x                   /3

-6 = x

Answer:

[tex]- 6 = x[/tex] or B) x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5x - 14 = 8x + 4[/tex]           Subtract 5x on both sides

[tex]- 14 = 3x + 4[/tex]                 Subtract 4 on both sides

[tex]- 18 = 3x[/tex]                        Divide 3 on both sides

[tex]- 6 = x[/tex]