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2(x + 4) = 4x +14
To solve the equation, let's start by simplifying both sides:
2(x + 4) = 4x + 14
Distribute the 2 on the left side:
2x + 8 = 4x + 14
Now, let's get all the x terms on one side of the equation:
2x - 4x + 8 = 4x - 4x + 14
-2x + 8 = 14
Next, subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the x term:
-2x + 8 - 8 = 14 - 8
-2x = 6
To get rid of the coefficient -2, divide both sides by -2:
-2x / -2 = 6 / -2
x = -3
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -3.