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What is the solution to the equation?

4x + 6 = 18
A. x= -6
B. x= 3
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C. x = 6
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D. X=
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User Shane Hou
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Answer:

B.
\displaystyle x = 3

Explanation:


\displaystyle 18 = 6 + 4x \hookrightarrow (12)/(4) = (4x)/(4) \\ \\ \boxed{3 = x}

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User Luc Gendrot
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4x + 6 = 18

-6 is solution ?

4 * (-6) + 6 = 18 ?

-24 + 6 = - 18

so not the solution

3 is solution ?

4 * 3 + 6 = 18 ?

4 * 3 + 6 = 12 + 6 = 18

YES

User Pcjuzer
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