Question

What does x equal? 10x + 2 = 22

Answer 1

X = 2

Explanation:

• What does x equal? 10x + 2 = 22

10x + 2 = 22

10x = 22 - 2

10x = 20

x = 20 : 10

x = 2

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check

10 × 2 + 2 = 22 (remember PEMDAS)

20 + 2 = 22

22 = 22

same value

the answer is good

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

`10x+2=22`

Subtract 2 from both sides (If the 2 were to be negative, then you would've add)

`10x=20`

Divide both sides by 10 (This is called Division property of Equality)

`x=2`