Question

1/4 (2x − 14) = 4

x = 15

x =

x = 9

x = 11

Answer 1

1/4 (2x − 14) = 4
Multiply both sides by 4
(2x − 14) = 4 x 4
2x - 14 = 16
Add 14 to both sides
2x -14 + 14 = 16+14
2x = 30
Divide both sides by coefficient of x (that is 2 in this case)
2x/2 = 30/2
x = 15