4+x=26
To solve this, we want x on one side with no other terms.
So, we need to get rid of the four on the left side.
However, in an equation, you can't just eliminate a term completely without doing the same to the other side.
Since 4+(-4)=0, we can add -4 to each side.
4+x=26
4+x+(-4)=26+(-4)
Now, we simplify by adding like terms (terms that are the same with different coefficients).
x=22
So that would be your answer, 22=x.
Knowing how to do these problems is the base of Algebra. I suggest strengthening this concept with math tools such as Hands-On-Equations which is fun and explores Algebraic Thinking.
Hope this helped.
-Questtek Tutor
4+x=26
To solve this, we want x on one side with no other terms.
So, we need to get rid of the four on the left side.
However, in an equation, you can't just eliminate a term completely without doing the same to the other side.
Since 4+(-4)=0, we can add -4 to each side.
4+x=26
4+x+(-4)=26+(-4)
Now, we simplify by adding like terms (terms that are the same with different coefficients).
x=22
So that would be your answer, 22=x.
Knowing how to do these problems is the base of Algebra. I suggest strengthening this concept with math tools such as Hands-On-Equations which is fun and explores Algebraic Thinking.
Hope this helped.
-Questtek Tutor
