Question

1/4(2x-14)=4
solve for x

Answer 1

this is my way of solving it:
1. multiply both sides by the denominator to get rid off the fractions
2. then simplify and solve for "x"

Answer 2

Always look for ways to make your life simpler.

\(\dfrac{1}{4}(2x-14) = \dfrac{1}{4}(2)(x-7) = \dfrac{1}{2}(x-7) = 4\)