Question

The equation 4x = 16 is satisfied by the following value of x ______.

Options

• 4

• 2

• 12

• –12

Answer 1

The equation 4x = 16 is satisfied by the following value of x 4.

Explanation:

Given equations 4x = 16  ...(i)

⇒ `(4x)/4 = 16/4`  ...[Dividing both sides by 4]

⇒ x = 4

Verification:

Put x = 4 in equation, then we get 4 × 4 = 16

⇒ 16 = 16

Therefore, value of x is 4.