how do I solve?

Question

solve the equation by graphing.

Check your solution.

−x + 2.5 = 2x − 0.5

Answer 1

-x+2.5= 2x-.5

3x= 3

x = 1

graph y=-x+2.5 and y=2x-.5

the intersection point is (1, 3.5), the x coordinate of the intersection point is the answer = 1

check by plugging 1 into the given equation

-x + 2.5 = 2x - 0.5

-1 +2.5 = 2(1)- .5

1.5= 2-.5 = 1.5