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Solve the equation 1/4 x + 2 = 6

User Omar Abdel Bari
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Answer:

x/4 + 2= 6 (1/4 × x = x/4)

x/4 = 4

x = 16

User Ricky Nelson
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Answer:

x = 16

Explanation:

Step 1: Subtract 2 from both sides.


  • (1)/(4)x + 2 = 6

  • (1)/(4)x+2-2=6-2

  • (1)/(4)x=4

Step 2: Multiply each side by 4 in order to isolate x.


  • (1)/(4)x * 4 = 4 * 4

  • x = 16

Therefore, x = 6.

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