Question

0.50x+0.45(50)=38.5

x=?

Answer 1

0.50x + 0.45(50) = 38.5
0.50x + 22.5 = 38.5
0.50x = 38.5 - 22.5
0.50x = 16
x = 16 / 0.50
x = 32

Answer 2

0.5x + 0.45(50)=38.5
0.5x +22.5=38.5
Subtract both sides by 22.5
0.5x=16
Divide both sides by 0.5 or multiply both sides by 2
x=32