Question

2x + 8 = 4x - 22
7th math

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

2x+8=4x-22 add all the like terms

-2x+8=-22

-2x=-30 divide both side by -2

x=15

Answer 2

x = 15

Explanation:

2x + 8 = 4x - 22

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-2x + 8 = 4x-2x - 22

8 = 2x-22

Add 22 to each side

8+22 = 2x-22+22

30 = 2x

Divide by 2

30/2 = 2x/2

15 =x