The given equation is expressed as
-2(x-5) + 4x = -14
We would open the bracket on the left hand side multiplying each term inside the bracket by the term outside. Thus, we have
- 2 * x + - 2 * - 5 + 4x = - 14
- 2x + 10 + 4x = - 14
- 2x + 4x = - 14 - 10
2x = - 24
x = - 24/2
x = - 12
