Lesson 3: Example 3
Start with the equation
x/4 + 6 = 13
Step 1: Subtract 6 from both sides
x/4 + 6 = 13
-6 -6
x/4 = 7
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 4
x/4 = 7
×4 ×4
x = 28
Answer
x = 28
Check
28/4 + 6 = 13
7 + 6 = 13
13 = 13 ✓
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