Question

Solve the equation 3(17x-6.5)=108

a. x=-1.5
b. x=2
c. x=2.5
d. x=5.2

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

3(17x-6.5) =108

=17x-6.5=36

=17x =36 +6.5

= 17x=42.4

=x =2.5

Answer 2

x= 2.5

Explanation:

3(17x-6.5)=108

Divide each side by 3

3/3(17x-6.5)=108/3

17x - 6.5 = 36

Add 6.5 to each side

17x-6.5+6.5=36+6.5

17x = 42.5

Divide by 17

17x/17 = 42.5/17

x= 2.5