x = 6
distribute the bracket on the right side of the equation and simplify
34 + 6x = 2 + 16x - 28
34 + 6x = 16x - 26 ( subtract 16x from both sides )
34 - 10x = - 26 ( subtract 34 from both sides )
- 10x = - 60 ( divide both sides by - 10 )
