Question

4x + 2 =10 which value of x from the following solution set makes this equation true? (1,2,3,4) please show how you came up with answer

Answer 1

X would equal 2 bc 4x2=8 so 8+2=10

Answer 2

Method 1:  Solve 4x + 2 =10 for x:  4x=8, or x=2 (answer)

Method 2:  Substitute each x-value from {1, 2, 3, 4} into 4x + 2 =10.  Determine which x-value makes 4x + 2 =10 true.  That's your answer.