SOLUTION: 4x-16=80..This is from a test so I don't have a chapter or anything. I do not understand how to do this one or check my answer.

Question 125974: 4x-16=80..This is from a test so I don't have a chapter or anything. I do not understand how to do this one or check my answer.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Add 16 to both sides

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is

Check:

Start with the given equation

Plug in

Multiply

Subtract. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.
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