Question

Solve for x.

4(x – b) = x

1. b = 4/3x (four over three times x)
2. b = 3/4x (three over four times x)
3. x = 4/3b (four over three times b)
4. x = 3/4b (three over four times b)

Answer 1

distribute the 4.
4x - 4b = x -> add 4b and subtract x
3x = 4b
x = 4b/3

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