SOLUTION: -16=x/4+2 x is above the 4 in fraction form...I solved it my answer was -72, but not sure if was right.

SOLUTION: -16=x/4+2 x is above the 4 in fraction form...I solved it my answer was -72, but not sure if was right.

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Question 1090100: -16=x/4+2 x is above the 4 in fraction form...I solved it my answer was -72, but not sure if was right.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming the original equation is

To check the answer, plug it in for x and evaluate the right side

Replace every x with -72

Since the last equation is true, this means that the first equation is true when .

So you have the correct answer. Nice job.

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