[tex]ab = x + 10 \\ bc = x + 14 \\ ac = 22 \\ (x + 10) + (x + 14) = 22 \\ x + x + 10 + 14 = 22 \\ 2x + 24 = 22 \\ 2x = 22 - 24 \\ 2x = - 2 \\ x = \frac{ -2}{2} \\ x = - 1[/tex]
