Question

Asher solved the equation below:

4x = 64
4x − 4 = 64 − 4
x = 60

Is Asher's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)

Answer 1

do u think its correct or incorrect ;o

Answer 2

idk

Answer 3

ok well. if u look at the way the problem is set up

Answer 4

4x = 64

Answer 5

im bad at math

Answer 6

so first the first thing u want to do is simplify here

Answer 7

so when u simplify u divide evenly

Answer 8

so u would take 4x/4= 64/4

Answer 9

the 4x is canceled out by divindg its self, and 64/4 becomes what?

Answer 10

well incase you dont know, 64/4 is 16

Answer 11

so that leaves u with x = 16

Answer 12

so there for, hes incorrect ;o

Answer 13

x does not equal 60 ;o

Answer 14

Yeah u right

Answer 15

thank u

Answer 16

thnx @CripQUEZZ

Answer 17

np ;o

Answer 18

@TETSXPREME