4x-80=60 I know it is 35 but what are the steps anyone?

Hi there!

Here's a play-by-play of how to solve this!

4x-80=60

The goal is to get the x on one side and the whole numbers on the other!

To get rid of the -80 on the left side, we must find the additive inverse, or what number when added to it equals 0. -80 plus 80 = 0, so we add 80 . What we do to the left side MUST be done to the right as well!!

4x-80= 60

+80. +80

4x +0 = 140

4x=140

X cannot have a coefficient when solved for. We must divide out the coefficient, in this case 4. What we do to the left side must be done to the right!

4x= 140

/4. /4

x= 140/4

x= 35

Here are the steps! Hope this helps! Let me know if you need clarification!