The first one 4x + 34 = 90
90 – 34
x = ————
4
56
x = ——
4
x = 14
The second one ( 4x + 2 ) + ( 2x + 10 ) = 90
6x + 12 = 90
6x = 90 – 12 = 78
x = 13
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I completely understand, TacoBell. I can't count the number of times I've started working a problem that had no answers, and by the time I post my answer, I find someone had got in and posted their answer while I was still working. Sometimes it makes me feel like throwing my hands up and saying, "What's the use!" Frustrating, but, even if somebody else has answered, you should go ahead. You might have a different slant on it, and sometimes it's that slightly different viewpoint that's just the thing that will light the bulb over the questioner's head. The bottom line here is helping others.
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