Question

Solve for x :
22 x – 16 = 4x + 65

Answer 1

4.5

Explanation:

22x-4x=65+16

18x=81

x= 4.5

Answer 2

x =4.5

Explanation:

22 x – 16 = 4x + 65

Subtract 4x from each side

22 x -4x– 16 = 4x-4x + 65

18x -16 = 65

Add 16 to each side

18x-16+16 = 65+16

18x = 81

Divide each side by 18

18x/18 =81/18

x =4.5