Question

Express x in terms of y. Then find the value of x when y=51.5 (x - y) =1

Answer 1

the given expression is,

1.5(x - y) = 1

put y = 5

1.5(x - 5) = 1

1.5x - 7.5 = 1

1.5x = 1 + 7.5

1.5x = 8.5

x = 8.5/1.5

x = 5.67

thus, the answer is x = 5.67