Question

Set 4x equal to x+30 and solve.

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

1) Subtract x from both sides.

4x − x = 30

2) Simplify 4−x to 3x

3x = 30

3) Divide both sides by 3

x =
`(30)/(3)`

4) Simplify
`(30)/(3)` to 10

x = 10