solve this equation: $\frac{1}{4}x - 5 = x - 14$

Explanation:

Step1: Move x - terms to one side

$\frac{1}{4}x - x=-14 + 5$

Step2: Combine like - terms

$\frac{1}{4}x-\frac{4}{4}x=-9$ $-\frac{3}{4}x=-9$

Step3: Solve for x

$x=-9\div(-\frac{3}{4})=-9\times(-\frac{4}{3}) = 12$

Answer:

$x = 12$