Question 187853
{{{y = mx + b}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-14 = -2x -2}}} Plug in y= -14, m = -2, and b = -2



{{{-14+2 = -2x}}} Add 2 to both sides.



{{{-12 = -2x}}} Combine like terms.



{{{(-12)/(-2) = x}}} Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.



{{{6=x}}} Reduce



{{{x=6}}} Rearrange the equation



So the answer is {{{x=6}}}