Complete the Next Step: A partial solution to the equation 16 + 10x = 14x − 4 is given below. Choose the step that is missing from the solution.

16 + 10x = 14x − 4
16 = 4x − 4
5 = x

20 = 4x

12 = 4x

16 − 4x = −4

0 = 4x − 20

Question

Complete the Next Step: A partial solution to the equation 16 + 10x = 14x − 4 is given below. Choose the step that is missing from the solution.

16 + 10x = 14x − 4
16 = 4x − 4
5 = x

20 = 4x

12 = 4x

16 − 4x = −4

0 = 4x − 20

anonymous · Answer

Is it just o finish it off?

anonymous · Answer

The step 20 = 4x is missing because after 16 = 4x - 4 they probably add +4 on both sides to get 20 = 4x and then the divide by 4 to get 5 = x.

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

Add 20 to both sides
Then divide both sides by 4
Should give you your value for x