Solve 4x + 11 = 87
The solution of 4x + 11 = 87 is x = 19.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 11 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 4:
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Check: put x = 19 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 4x + 11 = 87\ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 4x + 11 = 87 \]
\[ 4x + 11 - 11 = 87 - 11 \ \Rightarrow\ 4x = 76 \]
\[ \frac{4x}{4} = \frac{76}{4} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 19 \]
\[ 4\cdot19 + 11 = 76 + 11 = 87 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 4x + 11 = 87
| x | 4x + 11 | Equals 87? |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 79 | no |
| 18 | 83 | no |
| 19 | 87 | yes |
| 20 | 91 | no |
| 21 | 95 | no |
Questions
What is x in 4x + 11 = 87?
The solution of 4x + 11 = 87 is x = 19.
How do you solve 4x + 11 = 87?
Subtract 11 from both sides to get 4x = 76, then divide both sides by 4 to get x = 19.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 19: 4(19) + 11 = 87, which is 87.