Question

Six less than twice a number, x, is 38. What is the value of x?
76
16
70
22

Answer 1

22

Explanation:

Answer 2

22

Explanation:

2x -6 = 38

Add 6 to each side

2x-6+6 = 38+6

2x + 44

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 44/2

x = 22