4x + 16 - x = 22 + 6
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
4x + 16 - x = 22 + 6
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we can simply combine first the similar terms, then we transpose 16 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
4x + 16 - x = 22 + 6
3x + 16 = 28
3x = 28 - 16
3x = 12
Divide both sides by 3 in order to determine the value of x.
3x/3 = 12 / 3
x = 4
Final answer:
x =4