Answer:
3.4
Explanation and Check part below
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Explanation:
Steps
1. Isolate the variable subtract 4.25 since it's positive.
4.25 - 1.25x = 0
- 4.25 - 4.25
- 1.25x = - 4.25
2. Divide by - 1.25 in both sides of equation.
- 1.25x = - 4.25
--------- ---------- <------- fraction bar/ divide
-1.25 -1.25
x = 3.4
Check:
4.25 - 1.25 (3.4) = 0
4.25 - 4.25 = 0
0 = 0
True statement.