Question

4+x = 5x+2. find x. 180 is the total of this equation

Answer 1

x = 45.5

Explanation:

Move one side of the equation to the other side of the equal sign.

4 + x = 5x + 2

x = 5x - 2

=4x - 2

Then put the 180 on the empty side because the total is 180.

180 = 4x - 2

Then solve for x

182 = 4x

45.5 = x

Answer 2

x=

Explanation:

4+x-2=5x+2-2

2+x-x=5x-x

2=4x

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