Question

Solve the equation 8.5 - 1.2x = 6.7

Answer 1

The answer is X=1.5

Answer 2

x =1.5

Explanation:

8.5 - 1.2x = 6.7

Subtract 8.5 from each side

8.5-8.5 - 1.2x = 6.7-8.5

-1.2x = -1.8

Divide each side by -1.2

-1.2x/-1.2 = -1.8/-1.2

x =1.5