Question

What is the solution to the equation 4x = 44?

x = 4
x = 10
x = 11
x = 40

Answer 1

It equals 11

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 11

Explanation:

Divide both sides of the equation by 4.

... (4x)/4 = (44)/4

... x = 11 . . . . simplify

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You could probably work this in 3rd grade in the form 4 × ___ = 44. In Algebra, we give a name (x) to the blank. It is the same problem. Your knowledge of number relationships (multiplication tables) still applies.