Solve for x: 4(x + 1) – 6 = 14.
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First subtract -6: 4(x + 1) = 20. Then divide by 4: x + 1 = 5. Finally subtract 1, giving x = 4.
Solve for x: 4(x + 1) – 6 = 14.
First subtract -6: 4(x + 1) = 20. Then divide by 4: x + 1 = 5. Finally subtract 1, giving x = 4.