7-3(8x-13)=-14x

Solve: 7 - 3(8x - 13) = -14x

• Distribute: 7 - 24x + 39 = -14x
• Combine constants: 46 - 24x = -14x
• Move x-terms: add 24x to both sides → 46 = 10x
• Solve: x = 46/10 = 23/5

Check: Left = 7 - 3(8*(23/5) - 13) = -322/5; Right = -14*(23/5) = -322/5. OK.

Answer: x = 23/5.