How do you solve 1/4 (2x-14) =4?

2 Answers
Feb 28, 2016

(2x-14) = 4*4

=> 2x-14 = 16

2x=16+14

x=30/2 = 15

Feb 28, 2016

x=15

Explanation:

color(blue)(1/4(2x-14)=4

Divide both sides by 1/4

rarrcancel(1/4)(2x-14)-:cancel(1/4)=4-:1/4

rarr(2x-14)=4-:1/4

Remove brackets

rarr2x-14=4-:1/4

rarr2x-14=4*4

rarr2x-14=16

Add 16 both sides

rarr2x=16+14

rarr2x=30

Divide both sides by 2

rarr(cancel2x)/cancel2=30/2

rArrcolor(green)(x=15