Question

Solve for x: 1 over 4 (2x − 14) = 4.

Answer 1

`\displaystyle (1)/(4) (2x-14)=4 \\ \\ \\ (2x)/(4)-(14)/(4)=4 \\\\\\ (2x-14)/(4)=4 \\ \\ \\ 2x-14=16 \\ \\ \\ 2x=30 \\ \\ \\ x=30:2 \\ \\ \\ \boxed{\boxed{\boxed{x=15}}}`

Answer 2

1/4(2x - 14) = 4....distribute through the parenthesis
2/4x - 14/4 = 4...multiply by 4 to get rid of fractions (this is optional)
2x - 14 = 16...add 14 to both sides
2x = 16 + 14
2x = 30...divide by 2
x = 30/2
x = 15