Question

What is x in 6x - 4 = 8 ( 2 +1/4 x)

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

6x - 4 = 8( 2 + 1/4x) Distribute

6x - 4 = 16 + 2x

-6x -6x Subtract

-4 = 16 - 4x

-16 -16 Subtract

-20 = -4x Divide

x = 5 Answer

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

move the terms 6x-4=16+2x

collect like terms 6x-2x=16+4

divide both sides 4x=20

x=5