Question

What is the value of x on the equation below ? 1/4(12x-24)=16

Answer 1

22/3 or 7.33(repeating)

Explanation:

1) distribute 1/4

12x/4-24/4=16

3x-6=16

add 6 on both sides

3x=22

divide by 3 on both sides

x=22/3 or 7.333(repeating