Solve for x 5x-6=4x+8

$5 x - 6 = 4 x + 8$

Step 1

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $4 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$5 x - 6 - 4 x = 8$

Subtract $4 x$ from $5 x$ .

$x - 6 = 8$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Add $6$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 8 + 6$

Add $8$ and $6$ .

$x = 14$