Question

Solve for x.

4x + 6 = 38

Answer 1

We need to isolate x by using inverse operations.

4x + 6 = 38
Subtract 6 from both sides.
4x = 32
Divide by 4 on each side.
x = 8

To check, we can input 8 for x.

4(8) + 6 = 38
32 + 6 = 38
38 = 38

x is equal to 8.