what is the answer to this equation 5(4x-2)=14x+8?

20x - 10 = 14x + 8

20x = 14x + 18

(20-14)x = 18

6x = 18

x = 18/6

x = 3

5 (4x - 2) = 20x - 10

20x - 10 = 14x + 8

[20 - 14]x [-10 + 10] = [14 - 14]x + [8 + 10]

6x = 18

x = 3