Question

Solve:

4x + 2= 1/2x + 17

Answer 1

First you’d -2 off 17
4x = 1/2x + 15
Then - the 1/2 x
3.5 x = 15
Divide
X = 4.28

Answer 2

4x + 2= 1/2x + 17

4x - 1/2 x = 17 - 2

7/2 x= 15

7x = 30

x = 30/7 <===== value of x