2x-2(-6+14)=42

Solution for 2x-2(-6+14)=42 equation:

Simplifying
2x + -2(-6 + 14) = 42

Combine like terms: -6 + 14 = 8
2x + -2(8) = 42

Multiply -2 * 8
2x + -16 = 42

Reorder the terms:
-16 + 2x = 42

Solving
-16 + 2x = 42

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + 2x = 42 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + 2x = 42 + 16
2x = 42 + 16

Combine like terms: 42 + 16 = 58
2x = 58

Divide each side by '2'.
x = 29

Simplifying
x = 29