Question

Find the solution and explain your reasoning

Answer 1

x = 2.5

Explanation:

4(x + 7) = 38

Simplify.

4x + 28 = 38

Subtract 28 from each side of the equation.

4x + 28 - 28 = 38 - 28

Simplify.

4x = 10

Divide each side by 4.

4x ÷ 4 = 10 ÷ 4

`x = (10)/(4) \\`

`x = (5)/(2)`

`x = 2(1)/(2)`

x = 2.5