Question

An equation is given. 2x = 26 What calculation would need to be done to solve the equation?

Answer 1

Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the x term. The answer is x = 13

Explanation:

2x = 26

Divide by 2 on both sides...

2x/2 = 26/2

Now simplify...

(2/2)x = 26/2

x = 13