Question

What is the solution to this equation 145 = 10x - 8x

Answer 1

Explanation:

145

=

10

x

−

8

x

Move all terms to the left side of the equation

145

−

2

x

=

0

Subtract

145

from both sides of the equation.

−

2

x

=

−

145

Divide each term by

−

2

and simplify

x

=

145

2

Answer 2

Just combine like terms and divide:

10x-8x=2x

Rewrite the equation:

145=2x

Then, just divide by 2.
145/2=72.5

x=72.5