3(x−0.50)=5.97 what does x equal?

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3(x−0.50)=5.97
what does x equal?

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Answer:

x=2.49

Explanation:

3(x−0.50)=5.97

Distribute the 3

3x - 3*.5 = 5.97

3x -1.5 = 5.97

Add 1.5 to each side

3x -1.5+1.5 = 5.97+1.5

3x = 7.47

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 7.47/3

x=2.49

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