Let's solve your equation step-by-step.<span><span><span>−<span>7<span>(<span>x−4</span>)</span></span></span>+<span>8x</span></span>=<span>12+14
</span></span>Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.<span><span><span>−<span>7<span>(<span>x−4</span>)</span></span></span>+<span>8x</span></span>=<span>12+14