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2-2x-14+8x=5+7
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+7.
-12-2x+8x=5+7
Subtract 14 from 2 to get -12.
-12+6x=5+7
Combine -2x and 8x to get 6x.
-12+6x=12
Add 5 and 7 to get 12.
6x=12+12
Add 12 to both sides.
6x=24
Add 12 and 12 to get 24.
x=\frac{24}{6}
Divide both sides by 6.
x=4
Divide 24 by 6 to get 4.