Question

Solve these equations, show all your work x-2=10 and x+6=13

Answer 1

x = 9.5

If they were separate equations,

x - 2 = 10 ⇒ x = 12

x + 6 = 13 ⇒ x = 7

Explanation:

x - 2 + x + 6= 10 + 13

2x + 4 = 23

2x + 4 - 4 = 23 - 4

2x = 19

2x ÷ 2 = 19 ÷ 2

x = 9.5

If they were separate,

x - 2 = 10

x - 2 + 2 = 10 + 2

x = 12

x + 6 = 13

x + 6 - 6 = 13 - 6

x = 7

Answer 2

x = 12 , x = 7

Explanation:

x-2 = 10

x= 10+2 = 12

x+6 = 13

x=13-6

x=7