Question

Jason solved the following equation to find the value for -8.5x - 3.5x = 78 x = 6.5Describe how Jason can check his answer.

Answer 1

EXPLANATION

Given the equation:

-8.5x -3.5x = -78

Jason can check this answer subtituting 6.5 in given equation and checking if this is right:

-8.5(6.5) - 3.5(6.5) = -78 (Multiplying numbers)

-55.25 - 22.75 = -78 (Adding numbers)

-78 = -78 [They are same numbers, solution it right}