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algebra

Solve: 6x+4=286x + 4 = 28

A

4

B

24

C

5.33

D

144

Correct Answer: A

Choice Dhoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: 6x+4=286x + 4 = 28
  2. Subtract 4 from both sides: 6x=2846x = 28 - 4
  3. Simplify: 6x=246x = 24
  4. Divide both sides by 6: x=246x = \frac{24}{6}
  5. Simplify: x=4x = 4
  6. Verify: 6(4)+4=24+4=286(4) + 4 = 24 + 4 = 28

Choice Dhoice D is incorrect because this results from adding 4 to 28: 3232, then 32/65.3332/6 \approx 5.33. Wrong inverse operation.

Choice Dhoice A is incorrect because this is the value of 6x6x. You must divide by 6 to finish.

Choice Dhoice B is incorrect because this results from multiplying 24 by 6: 24×6=14424 \times 6 = 144.