Question

What is the soulution to the equation 4x — 2x = 12

Answer 1

x = 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

4x - 2x = 12

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Combine like terms: 2x = 12
2. Isolate x: x = 6