Question

solve for x: \\( x - 2 = -3x + 14 \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Add $3x$ to both sides

$x + 3x - 2 = -3x + 3x + 14$
$4x - 2 = 14$

Step2: Add 2 to both sides

$4x - 2 + 2 = 14 + 2$
$4x = 16$

Step3: Divide by 4 on both sides

$\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{16}{4}$
$x = 4$

Answer:

$x=4$