Question 13946
{{{3(x+2) = 4(5+x)}}} Use the "distributive property" to simplify both sides.
{{{3x + 6 = 20 + 4x}}} Subtract 3x from both sides.
{{{6 = 20 + x}}} Now subtract 20 from both sides.
{{{-14 = x}}}

Answer: x = -14 Please note that it is negative 14, not positive 14.