Given the equation 4x − 26 = 2x − 4, which order of operations completely solves for x?

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4x-26=2x-4
+26 +26

4x=2x+22
divide 2 on each side

2x=22

x=11

Newmangt answered Jun 29, 2017

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Subtract 2x, then add 26, lastly divide by 2
4x - 26 = 2x - 4
2x - 26 = -4
2x = 22
x = 11

MBWise answered Jul 3, 2017

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