\[ 5x + 8 - 8x - 14 = 9 \]
\[ -3x - 6 = 9 \]
\[ -3x = 9 + 6 \]
\[ -3x = 15 \]
\[ x = \frac{15}{-3} \]
\[ x = -5 \]
Ответ: x = -5