Question

Solve the equation for x

2x+34=4(x+5)

Answer 1

2x + 34 = 4x + 20

subtract 4x to both sides

2x - 4x + 34 = 4x - 4x + 20

-2x + 34 = 20

Then, subtract 34 from both sides

-2x + 34 - 34 = 20 - 34

-2x = -14

Then, divide -2 from both sides

-2x/-2 = -14/-2

x = 7

Explanation:

Answer 2

2x + 34 = 4x + 20
subtract 4x to both sides
2x - 4x + 34 = 4x - 4x + 20
-2x + 34 = 20
Then, subtract 34 from both sides
-2x + 34 - 34 = 20 - 34
-2x = -14
Then, divide -2 from both sides
-2x/-2 = -14/-2
x = 7