If 2x+4=16, then what is x? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Anjali G Nov 21, 2016 #x=6# Explanation: #2x+4=16# Subtract 4 from each side: #2x=12# Divide each side by 2: #x=6# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 6530 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License