Question

Solve for x: the quantity of x plus 4 over 3 = 2.
(x+4)
------- = 12
3

Answer 1

(x + 4) / 3 = 12.....multiply both sides by 3, cancelling the 3 on the left side
x + 4 = 12 * 3
x + 4 = 36
x = 36 - 4
x = 32