Question

2(x+1.25) =3.5 without distributive property

Answer 1

x = 0.5

Explanation:

2(x+1.25) =3.5

Divide both sides by 2.

x+1.25 = 3.5/2

x + 1.25 = 1.75

Subtract 1.25 from both sides.

x = 0.5

Answer 2

x = 0.5

Explanation:

2 (x+1.25) = 3.5

Divide by 2 on both sides.

x + 1.25 = 1.75

Subtract 1.25 on both sides.

x = 0.5