Question

Using substitution, which number from the set {8, 12, 16, 20}
makes the equation x4+2=5
true?(1 point)
Responses

20
20

16
16

8
8

12

Answer 1

12

Answer 2

12 is the solution only if the original equation was
x/4 + 2 = 5
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Answer 3

My apologies for misunderstanding the original equation.

In that case, let's find the correct solution using substitution:

x/4 + 2 = 5
x/4 = 5 - 2
x/4 = 3
x = 4 * 3
x = 12

Therefore, the correct number from the set {8, 12, 16, 20} that makes the equation x/4 + 2 = 5 true is 12.