Question

Solve the equation. 4(4x - 2) = x + 4

Answer 1

0.8 in decimal form

Explanation:

Answer 2

x = 0.8

Explanation:

4(4x - 2) = x + 4

4*4x + 4*-2 = x + 4

16x - 8 = x + 4

16x - x = 4 + 8

15x = 12

x = 12/15

x = 0.8

Check:

4(4*0.8 - 2) = 0.8 + 4

4(3.2 - 2) = 4.8

4(1.2) = 4.8