10x - 4 = 8x + 14
Step 1: Combine like terms
x's go with x's (10x and 8x). To do this subtract 8x to both sides
(10x - 8x) - 4 = (8x-8x) + 14
2x - 4 = 14
Normal numbers go with normal numbers (-4 and 14). To do this add 4 to both sides
2x + (-4 + 4) = 14 + 4
2x = 18
Step 2: Isolate x by dividing 2 to both sides
2x/2 = 18/2
x = 9
Hope this helped!