Question

Using the double number line shown, for the equation 5 x + 4 = 14 5x+4=14 , what is the value of x?

Answer 1

If 5x + 4 = 14,

then x = 2.

Explanation:

5x + 4 = 14

–4 –4

5x = 10

÷5 ÷5

x = 2