Question

Please help!!
3.5(x) + -20 + 1/2(x) = 40 - 2x

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

First, we need to isolate all the x's on one side. To do this we need to move the -20 over to the other side making it a +20:

3.5x + 1/2x = 40 + 20 - 2x

Add the x's and the 40 and 20:

4x = 60 - 2x

Move the -2x over to the other side making it a +2x:

4x + 2x = 60

6x = 60

Divide both sides by 6:

x = 10

So x = 10

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

3.5(x) + -20 + 1/2(x) = 40 - 2x

3.5x - 20 + x/2 = 40 - 2x

3.5x + x/2 + 2x = 40 + 20

6x = 60

x = 60/6

= 10