Evaluate: 14=-x+5x-2

Expression: $14=-x+5x-2$

Collect like terms

$14=4x-2$

Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign

$14-4x=-2$

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

$-4x=-2-14$

Calculate the difference

$-4x=-16$

Divide both sides of the equation by $-4$

$x=4$

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