1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $$-5 = 3x - 14$$ for $$x$$. 2. **Add 14 to both sides** to isolate the term with $$x$$: $$-5 + 14 = 3x - 14 + 14$$ $$9 = 3x$$ 3. **Divide both sides by 3** to solve for $$x$$: $$\frac{9}{\cancel{3}} = \frac{3x}{\cancel{3}}$$ $$3 = x$$ 4. **Final answer:** $$x = 3$$