Question

( Solving Linear Equations in One Variable )

What is the solution of the equation? Show your work.

1/4(2x + 1.2) = 3(0.7x + 3) - 5 1/2

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

1/4(2x + 1.2) = 3(0.7x + 3) - 5 1/2

multiply both sides of the equation by 4 to get rid of the fraction 1/4

2x+1.2=12(0.7x+3)-4*5 1/2

distribute 12 into parenthesis

2x+1.2= 8.4x+36-4*5 1/2

multiply -4 with 5 1/2

2x+1.2=8.4x+36-22

subtract numbers

2x+1.2= 8.4x+14

move X's to one side and numbers to another

2x-8.4x=14-1.2

collect like terms

-6.4x=12.8

divide by -6.4 to get x

x= -2

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

Simplify parentheses : 0.5x+0.3=2.1x+9-5.5

Combine like terms : 0.5x+0.3=2.1x+3.5

Isolate the variable : -1.6x=3.2

Divide by -1.6 on both sides : x=-2