Question

Explain how to solve the equation 4x=32, use the terms, solution, inverse operations and properties of equality in your explanation.

Answer 1

You need to isolate the variable by dividing the coefficient into itself and 32. You divide because you are using the inverse operation of 4x, where 4 would be multiplied by x. 4x / 4 cancels out, leaving x, 32/ 4 = 8. You are left with x=8. This is reflective property.

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

x = 8 because you need to isolate the variable so you would dived 32 by 4.