Question

Can you solve this equation?

Answer 1

No, unless you set it equal to zero.

Explanation:

(x-31)/4=0

((x-31)/4) times 4 = 0 times 4

x-31=0

x-31 +31 =0 + 31

x=31

Answer 2

x=31

Explanation:

(x-31)/4=0

multiply each side by 4 so that you have x-31=0.

x-31=0

add 31 to each side.

x=31