Question

On subtracting 30 from two times anumber, we get 56.This statement in the form of an equationis (a)2x–30=56 (b)2x+30=56 (c)30–2x=56 (d)30/2x=56​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(a)

2x-30=56

2x=56+30

2x=86

x=86/2

x=43

(b)

2x+30=56

2x=56-30

2x=26

x=26/2

x=13

(c)

30-2x=56

2x=30-56

2x=-26

x=-26/2

x=-13

(d)

30/2x=56

2x=30/56

x=15/56

x=0.267857143