Seven out of every 8 students surveyed owns a bike. the difference between the number of students who own a bike and those who do not is 72. how many students were surveyed?

let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4x+2=2x+12

step 1: subtract 2x from both sides.

4x+2−2x=2x+12−2x

2x+2=12

step 2: subtract 2 from both sides.

2x+2−2=12−2

2x=10

step 3: divide both sides by 2.

2x

2

=

10

2

x=5

step-by-step explanation:

17.08

correct me if i am wrong.