Question

Math Help - For each value of x, determine whether it is a solution to 5 = x/4 + 1


X
Is It A Solution?
Yes/No
40
5 = 40/4 + 1


12
5 = 12/4 + 1


-28
5 = -28/4 + 1


-20
5 = -20/4 + 1


Which is Yes and No?

Answer 1

Answer:

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X/4 + 1 = 5

TAKING LCM = 4

(X+4)/4 = 5

CROSS MULTIPLYING

X + 4 = 20

X = 20 - 4

X = 16

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Answer 2

$for \: each \: value \: of \: x \: the \: given \: solutions \: are \: wrong$

the correct value of x is 16.

$\frac{x}{4} + 1 \\ = \frac{16}{4} + 1 \\ = \frac{16 + 4}{4} \\ = \frac{20}{4} = 5$