Question

Solve for x: 1.5x = 30

Answer 1

x=20

1) Let's solve it for x

1.5x =30 Dividing both sides by 1.5

Let's rewrite 1.5 as a fraction

1.5= 3/2

3/2x = 30 Multiplying both sides by 2

3x=60 Dividing both sides by 3

x= 20