Question

(From MATH workbook 8A)​

Answer 1

x = 0.5

Explanation:

Given

- 8.25x + 12 - 1.75x = 10.5x + 1.75 , that is

- 10x + 12 = 10.5x + 1.75 ( subtract 10.5x from both sides )

- 20.5x + 12 = 1.75 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

- 20.5x = - 10.25 ( divide both sides by - 20.5 )

x = 0.5