14x=-42

To solve the equation \( 14x = -42 \), you need to isolate \( x \).

You can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 14:

\[ x = \frac{-42}{14} \]

Calculating the right side:

\[ x = -3 \]

Thus, the solution to the equation \( 14x = -42 \) is \( x = -3 \).