How do you solve #4x + 16 + 40 = 160#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-14T17:15:11

#x =26#

#4x +16+40=160#

#4x +56=160#

#4x =104#

#x =104/4#

#x =26#

Answer 2 · 2016-02-14T17:19:47

Slightly different alternative approach#" "x=26#

Given:#" "4x+16+40=160#

Divide both sides by 4 giving:

#x+4+10=40#

#x=40-14#

#x =26#