Question

Use the properties of equality to find the value of x in this equation.

4(6x – 9.5) = 46

Answer 1

X = 3.5

Explanation:

First, we distribute the 4 inside of the parentheses.

4 * 6x = 24x

4 * -9.5 = -38

We now have 24x -38 = 46

Now, we will add 38 to each side to isolate the x.

24x - 38 = 46

+38 +38

We now have 24x = 84

Finally, we will divide each side by 24 to find out what x equals.

24x = 84

— —

24 24

We now have x = 3.5

So, our answer is x = 3.5

Answer 2

X = 3.5

Explanation:

First, we distribute the 4 inside of the parentheses.

4 * 6x = 24x

4 * -9.5 = -38

We now have 24x -38 = 46

Now, we will add 38 to each side to isolate the x.

24x - 38 = 46

+38 +38

We now have 24x = 84

Finally, we will divide each side by 24 to find out what x equals.

24x = 84

— —

24 24

We now have x = 3.5

So, our answer is x = 3.5

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