Question

Directions: Type the correct answer in the box. Use numerals instead of words. If necessary, use / for the fraction bar.Solve for x.( + 0.5) + 5.24 = = + ( + 2.2)The value of x is

Answer 1

1/5 (x+0.5) +5.24 = 3/2x + 7/10 (x+2.2)

First, apply the distributive property to solve the parentheses

1/5(x)+ 1/5 (0.5) +5.24 = 3/2x + 7/10(x) + 7/10 (2.2)

1/5x +0.1 +5.24 = 3/2x + 7/10 x + 1.54

Combine like terms

1/5x +5.34 = 11/5x +1.54

Move the x terms to the left side of the equation:

1/5x-11/5x = 1.54-5.34

-2x = -3.8

Divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = -3.8/-2

x = 1.9