To solve for x, we will isolate x by performing the necessary mathematical operations.
First, we can add 14 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the -14 term:
.8x - 14 + 14 = 10 + 14
Simplifying:
.8x = 24
Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by .8 to solve for x:
.8x / .8 = 24 / .8
Simplifying:
x = 30
Therefore, the solution is x = 30.