Answer
$x=-5$
Work Step by Step
We are told that the sum of 4 times a number and 6 is -14. We will use x as the variable. Therefore, the sum of 4x and 6 equals -14.
$4x+6=-14$
Subtract 6 from both sides.
$4x+6-6=-14-6$
$4x=-20$
Divide both sides by 4.
$x=-5$
