Question

X + 4 + 3x = 72

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Answer 1

x = 17

Explanation:

Combine like terms first:

x + 3x + 4 = 72 --> 4x + 4 = 72

Isolate the variable by subtracting 4 from both sides so you get

4x = 72 - 4

4x = 68

Divide both sides by 4 to get

x = 68/4

x = 17