Question

Tell what you would do to isolate the variable.

x - 1.4 = 7.82


PLEASE ANSWER WITH A FULL EXPLANATION

Answer 1

7.82+1.4=9.22
x=9.22 this is what i got as x

Answer 2

Simplifying x + -1.4 = 7.82 Reorder the terms: -1.4 + x = 7.82 Solving -1.4 + x = 7.82 Solving for variable 'x'. Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right. Add '1.4' to each side of the equation. -1.4 + 1.4 + x = 7.82 + 1.4 Combine like terms: -1.4 + 1.4 = 0.0 0.0 + x = 7.82 + 1.4 x = 7.82 + 1.4 Combine like terms: 7.82 + 1.4 = 9.22 x = 9.22 Simplifying x = 9.22