Question

Solve for x: (x+4) divided by 2 =7

Answer 1

First, set up your equation.

_(x+4)_ = 7
2

multiply both sides by 2 to cross out the 2 on the bottom

_(x+4)_ *2 = 7*2
2

x+4 =14

subtract 4 from both sides

x+4= 14
-4 -4

x=10