Please help me this is due tomorrow and I just need this. ALSO WHEN YOU ANSWER SHOW ME YOUR STEPS FOR BRAINLEST THANKS!

Answer:
x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
1/4(12x + 4) - 14= -1/2(8x - 16)
1. Simplify each side my multiplying
3x - 13 = -4x + 8
2. Add 13 on each side
3x = -4x + 21
3. Add 4x on each side
7x = 21
x=3