Question

How do you solve `4x + 10x = 56`?

Answer 1

`x=4`

Explanation:

Simplify the left side of the equation by collecting like terms.

`rArr14x=56`

To solve for x, divide both sides by 14

`(cancel(14) x)/cancel(14)=56/14`

`rArrx=4" is the solution"`