Question

Which best describes the solution for this equation 0.5(4x+3)=5x-2.5

Answer 1

(—— • (4x + 3)) - (5x - —) = 0 10 2

Answer 2

Explanation:

0.5(4x+3)=5x-2.5

0.5*4x + 0.5*3 = 5x - 2.5

2x + 1.5 = 5x - 2.5

2.5 + 1.5 = 5x - 2x

4 = 3x

3x = 4

x = 4/3 = 1 1/3