How do you solve #5x-2=4x+14#? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer Meave60 Nov 1, 2015 #x=16# Explanation: #5x-2=4x+14# Subtract #4x# from both sides. #5x-2-4x=14# Simplify. #x-2=14# Add #2# to both sides. #x=14+2# Simplify. #x=16# Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation #w + w + 12 = 40#? How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#? How do you solve for f: #f-1+2f+f-3=-4#? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for #-7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8#? How do you combine like terms for #3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2#? What is a term? How do you solve #3v+5-7v+18=17#? How do you solve for x in #5x + 7x = 72#? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 1315 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License