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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$\frac{1}{4}(x-2)=2$$

Solve for x

$x=10$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides by $4$, the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{4}$.

$$x-2=2\times 4$$

Multiply $2$ and $4$ to get $8$.

$$x-2=8$$

Add $2$ to both sides.

$$x=8+2$$

Add $8$ and $2$ to get $10$.

$$x=10$$