14 - 8x = 2(x - 26)

1. Distribute 2 on the right side: 14 - 8x = 2x - 52

2. Add 8x to both sides: 14 = 2x + 8x - 52

3. Simplify: 14 = 10x - 52

4. Add 52 to both sides: 14 + 52 = 10x

5. Simplify: 66 = 10x

6. Divide both sides by 10: x = 66 / 10

7. Calculate the result: x = 6.6