Question

What is the value of 'x' :
`4x + 3 = 16`

Answer 1

x = 3.25

Explanation:

4x + 3 = 16

4x + 3 - 3 = 16 - 3

4x = 13

4x/4 = 13/4

x = 3.25

Answer 2

x = 3.25

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

PEMDAS =

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

...and is the order of operation.

First, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:

4x + 3 = 16

4x + 3 (-3) = 16 (-3)

4x = 16 -3

4x = 13

Next, dvide 4 from both sides:

(4x)/4 = (13)/4

x = 13/4

x = 3.25

x = 3.25 is your answer.

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