Respuesta :

Answer:

x=14

Step-by-step explanation:

4x - 16 = 40

4x -16+16=40+16

4x=56

4x/4=56/4

x=14

it would be 14 because the equation set up would be 4x-16=40. first you add 16 to 40 and get 56. now your equation looks like this: 4x=56 you then divide 56 by 4 and get your answer, 14.