Question

Solve the equation (4x – 24) + x = 14.
Distribute the į to the quantity to get:
Combine the like terms to get
Add 6 to both sides to get:

Answer 1

Answer:

• (4x – 24) + x = 14
• 4x - 24 + x = 14
• (4x + x) - 24 = 14
• 5x - 24 + 24 = 14 + 24
• 5x = 38
• 5x/5 = 38/5
• x = 7.6