What is the solution to this equation?

2x + 4 = 16

A.

x = 10

B.

x = 6

C.

x = 24

D.

x = 40

Question

What is the solution to this equation? 

2x + 4 = 16



 



A.

x = 10




 



B.

x = 6




 



C.

x = 24




 



D.

x = 40

anonymous · Answer

B

mertsj · Answer

Subtract 4 from both sides and then divide by 2

mertsj · Answer

And stop giving her answers.  She needs to learn to do this stuff.

radar · Answer

You can do this in your head.  What plus 4 is equal to 16.  Twelve you say.  You are correct,  but that is only a start. what multiplied by 2 equals 12?  If you answer 6 then if you follow Mertsj instructions, that is what you will get.