Question

solve for x in simplest form.
$7 = \frac{1}{4}(x + 8)$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply both sides by 4

$$7 \times 4 = \frac{1}{4}(x+8) \times 4$$
$$28 = x + 8$$

Step2: Subtract 8 from both sides

$$28 - 8 = x + 8 - 8$$
$$20 = x$$

Answer:

$x=20$