Answer:
14 - 9x + 12 + x
This is an expression (not an equation), therefore it can't be solved.
Factor the expression
Collect like terms:
⇒ 14 + 12 - 9x + x
Combine like terms:
⇒ -8x + 26
Find the highest common factor of 26 and 8
- Factors of 26: 1, 2, 13, 26
- Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8
Therefore, the highest common factor is 2
Factor out -2 from -8x + 26:
⇒ -2(4x + 13)
Alternatively, factor out 2 from 26 - 8x:
⇒ 2(13 - 4x)