Solve for x in the following equation: 1x+4=2

Question

. Write your answer in reduced fraction form, if applicable.(

Answer 1

To solve the equation $1x+4=2$, we first isolate $x$.

1. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation: $$1x+4-4=2-4$$ This simplifies to: $$1x=-2$$

2. Since $1x$ is just $x$, we have: $$x=-2$$

The solution is: $$\boxed{{\displaystyle -2}}$$