Please help me.

x = 54

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-12(x + 4) + 14x = 60

Step 2: Solve for x

x = 54

Step-by-step explanation:

-12(x + 4) + 14x = 60

i) distribute -12 to the whole parentheses of (x+4)

(-12 × x) + (-12 × 4) + 14x = 60

-12x - 48 + 14x = 60

ii) collect like terms

-12x + 14x - 48 = 60

2x - 48 = 60

iii) move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

2x = 60 + 48

iv) add the numbers

2x = 108

v) divide both sides of the equation by 2

x = 54