Solve for x: 4(x – 1) + 10 = 26.
Note
First subtract 10: 4(x - 1) = 16. Then divide by 4: x - 1 = 4. Finally subtract -1, giving x = 5.
Solve for x: 4(x – 1) + 10 = 26.
First subtract 10: 4(x - 1) = 16. Then divide by 4: x - 1 = 4. Finally subtract -1, giving x = 5.