Question

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Which value for x makes the following number sentence true?

10x - 4x = 36
A. 216
B. 30
C. 6
D. 3

Answer 1

C. 6

Explanation:

10x - 4x = 36

1. Take away 4x from each side

6x = 36

2. Divide by six

x = 6

Answer 2

Simplify
10x - 4x = 36
6x = 36
Divide by 6

Solution: x = 6