Question

Solve for x. (Use the Lesson 6 notes for help.)

x/4 − 5 = −2
(1 point)

Answer 1

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To solve for x, we can start by adding 5 to both sides of the equation to isolate the x term.

x/4 - 5 + 5 = -2 + 5

x/4 = 3

Next, to eliminate the fraction, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 4.

4(x/4) = 4(3)

x = 12

Therefore, x = 12.