Asher solved the equation below:

Question

4x = 64
4x − 4 = 64 − 4
x = 60

Is Asher's solution correct? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (5 points)

Answer 1

Asher's solution is incorrect.

The correct steps to solve the equation are as follows:

Given equation: 4x = 64

To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 4:
4x/4 = 64/4
x = 16

Therefore, the correct solution to the equation is x = 16.