Question

How do you solve `4x+12=61`?

Answer 1

`x=49/4`

Explanation:

`4x+12=61`

Move `12` to the RHS
`4x+12 color (red) (-12)=61 color (red) (-12)`

Simplify
`4x=49`

Divide both sides by 4
`x=49/4`