Solve 7x + 4 = 102
The solution of 7x + 4 = 102 is x = 14.
How to work it out
- 1
The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
- 2
Subtract 4 from both sides:
- 3
Divide both sides by 7:
- 4
Check: put x = 14 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 7x + 4 = 102\ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 7x + 4 = 102 \]
\[ 7x + 4 - 4 = 102 - 4 \ \Rightarrow\ 7x = 98 \]
\[ \frac{7x}{7} = \frac{98}{7} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 7\cdot14 + 4 = 98 + 4 = 102 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 7x + 4 = 102
| x | 7x + 4 | Equals 102? |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 88 | no |
| 13 | 95 | no |
| 14 | 102 | yes |
| 15 | 109 | no |
| 16 | 116 | no |
Questions
What is x in 7x + 4 = 102?
The solution of 7x + 4 = 102 is x = 14.
How do you solve 7x + 4 = 102?
Subtract 4 from both sides to get 7x = 98, then divide both sides by 7 to get x = 14.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 14: 7(14) + 4 = 102, which is 102.