7.3+2.5x = 12.4+ 1.5x

Question

solve for x

 

Answer 1

Hi Hattie,

Don't let 'decimals in an algebra equation' intimidate you....

 

7.3 + 2.5x = 12.4 + 1.5x

Subtract 1.5x from each side

 

7.3 + 1x = 12.4

Now subtract 7.3 from each side

 

x = 5.1

 

Mary Ann