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#