Question

Which is the solution to
2
x
−
6
+
4
=
14
?

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

2x-6+4=14

Combine like terms

2x-2=14

Add 2

2x=16

Divide

x=8

Checking work)

2(8)-2=14

16-2=14

14=14

Answer 2

x = 8

Explanation:

2x - 6 + 4 = 14 , that is

2x - 2 = 14 ( add 2 to both sides )

2x = 16 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 8