Question

What is the value of x in 41 + 2x = 61

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

41+2x=61

-41+41+2x=61-41

2x=20

2x/2=20/2

x=10

Answer 2

x = 10

Explanation:

Subtract 41 from both sides of the equation and you have ...

41 -41 +2x = 61 -41

2x = 20 . . . . . simplify

Divide both sides of the equation by 2 and you have ...

2x/2 = 20/2

x = 10 . . . . . . simplify