Question

Solve for x
1(x-2) = -5.5

Answer 1

x = -3.5

Explanation:

1(x - 2) = -5.5

x - 2 = -5.5: Distributive property

x = -3.5: Subtraction property

Answer 2

x = -3.5

Explanation:

Divide both sides by 1 to get rid of the 1

x - 2 = -5.5

Add 2 on both sides

x = -3.5