To solve for this problem, you need to solve for x. To do that, you must isolate the variable (x) on one side of the equation.
We have the following equation: -9 = x - 14
To isolate x, we need to get rid of -14. So, to get rid of -14, we need to cancel it out by implementing a number of equal but opposite value. The opposite of -14 and is of equal value is 14. Add 14 to both sides.
-9 + 14 = 5 -14 + 14 = 0
We are now left with the following solution: x = 5
