alleryWhat value of x makes x / 4 + 2 = 6 true?
A8
B2
C24
D16
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 16
1. Subtract 2 from both sides to get x / 4 = 4.
2. Multiply both sides by 4 to get x = 16.
3. 8 comes from subtracting instead of multiplying; 24 adds 2 wrongly.
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