Question

4(a+x)-b=16 solve for the variable x (pls help me)

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

4a+4x-b=16

8+8-4=12

Answer 2

Answer:

x = $\frac{16+b-4a}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

4(a + x) - b = 16 ( add b to both sides )

4(a + x) = 16 + b ← distribute parenthesis on left side

4a + 4x = 16 + b ( subtract 4a from both sides )

4x = 16 + b - 4a ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = $\frac{16+b-4a}{4}$