Question

2x+50=4x Solve for x

Answer 1

Okay, so you need to combine like terms. Do you know the like terms in this equation?

Answer 2

basically you want to isolate the variable

Answer 3

2x and 4x

Answer 4

yes in order to combine you have to subtract 2x both side first

Answer 5

Yes, so now, subtract 2x from both sides

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

i have 0+50=4x

Answer 8

well then what does that simplify that to?

Answer 9

No, it would be 50=2x
You have to subtract the 2x from the 4x too

Answer 10

What you do to one side, you have to do to the other

Answer 11

oh thats what i meant. OK

Answer 12

Yes, so, now that you have that equation, do you know how to get x by itself?

Answer 13

would it be 25

Answer 14

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Answer 15

Yes!

Answer 16

ok thank you

Answer 17

Do you understand the process on how to get the answer now? And you're welcome!

Answer 18

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!