Question

Solve 5x - 2.5 = 17.5
X =

Answer 1

The answer for this is X=4, you add 2.5 to -2.5 which then cancels out and you add it to 17.5 which gives you 20. Divide 20/5 gives you 4

Answer 2

17.5+2.5=20/5
X=4…………….