Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-4 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 107: 43

x=0

Step 1) 0=4x ... Combine like terms by subtracting 2x from each side. The first step in solving an equation is always to combine like terms prior to multiplying or dividing. step 2) x=0 ... Divide both sides by 4 in order to arrive at your solution, which is 0.