If 2x+4=16, then what is x? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Anjali G Nov 21, 2016 x=6 Explanation: 2x+4=16 Subtract 4 from each side: 2x=12 Divide each side by 2: x=6 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve −m+3=3? How do you solve −5y−9=74? How do you solve 5q−7=23? How do you solve 0.1y+11=0? How do you solve 5q−712=23? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 7127 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License