1. **State the problem:** Solve for $x$ in the equation $x - 14 = y$. 2. **Formula and rules:** To isolate $x$, we need to undo the subtraction of 14 by adding 14 to both sides of the equation. 3. **Intermediate work:** $$x - 14 + 14 = y + 14$$ 4. **Simplify:** $$x + \cancel{-14} + \cancel{14} = y + 14$$ 5. **Final solution:** $$x = y + 14$$ This means $x$ is equal to $y$ plus 14.