We are given an equation
2(4x - 9) = 14
To solve for x
Firstly, we need to open the parenthesis
2 *4x - 2*9 = 14
8x - 18 = 14
Collect the like terms
8x = 18 + 14
8x = 32
Divide both sides by 8
8x/8 = 32 / 8
x = 32/8
x = 4
The answer is 4
