Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation 4x - 2 = 6.

Solution

The given equation to solve is:

4x2=64x - 2 = 6

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Isolate the term with xx: Add 2 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant on the left side: 4x2+2=6+24x - 2 + 2 = 6 + 2 Simplifying: 4x=84x = 8

  2. Solve for xx: Divide both sides by 4 to isolate xx: x=84x = \frac{8}{4} Simplifying: x=2x = 2

Final Answer:

x=2x = 2

You can check by substituting x=2x = 2 back into the original equation: 4(2)2=82=64(2) - 2 = 8 - 2 = 6 Since both sides are equal, the solution is correct.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you solve equations with variables on both sides?
  2. How would you solve an equation with fractions, like 4x32=6\frac{4x}{3} - 2 = 6?
  3. What changes if you have an inequality instead of an equation?
  4. How do you check if your solution for an equation is correct?
  5. How would you solve 4x2=64x - 2 = 6 if you had decimals instead of integers?

Tip: Always perform the inverse operation to isolate the variable when solving linear equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Basic Algebra

Formulas

Linear equation in the form of ax + b = c

Theorems

Properties of Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8