Algebra practice question

Answer: 14

(x − 4)/2 = 5 → x − 4 = 10 → x = 14.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 6

6 comes from (x − 4)/2 = 1, dropping the 6.

If you answered 9

9 comes from x − 4 = 5, forgetting to multiply by 2.

If you answered -6

−6 comes from (x − 4)/2 = −5, a sign slip.

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