To solve the equation \( 36 - 22 = 2x \), first simplify the left side:
\[ 36 - 22 = 14 \]
Now the equation is:
\[ 14 = 2x \]
Next, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \):
\[ x = \frac{14}{2} = 7 \]
The value of \( x \) that makes the equation true is:
x = 7.