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Find what X equals
2(x + 7) = - 4x + 14

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To solve the expression: 2(x + 7) = - 4x + 14, just follow these steps:

1. Distribute the product on the left side of the equation:

2(x + 7) = - 4x + 14

2*x + 2*7 = - 4x + 14

2x + 14 = -4x + 14

2. subtract 14 on both sides:

2x + 14 - 14 = -4x + 14 - 14

2x = - 4x

3. Add 4x on both sides:

2x + 4x = -4x + 4x

6x = 0

4. Divide both sides by 6:

6x/6 = 0

x*6/6 = 0

x*1 = 0

x=0

Then x equals 0

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