How do you solve #x/4-7=13#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-03-24T21:59:49

#(x)/(4)-7=13#

Add 7 to both sides.

#(x)/(4)-7+7=13+7#

#(x)/(4)=20#

Multiply both sides by 4.

#cancel (4)·(x)/cancel (4)=20·4#

#x=80#

Check:

#(80)/(4)-7=13#

#20-7=13#

#13=13#