Question

What can you do to get the x alone on the left side of the equation? Fill in the blanks below to show what you would do. Then, simplify the equation.

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Equation: 82.5 + 2x = 338.5

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2x ÷ ___ = 256 ÷ ___
x = ___

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It should be pretty clear, but just in case-, the "___" is the blank or part to fill in.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Equation: 82.5 + 2x = 338.5

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2x ÷ _2__ = 256 ÷ _2__

x = _128__