Question

2+0.5(x1.25)=4.75-2x
what is the answer on to solve for x

Answer 1

x = 22/21 in fraction

simplified answer : x = 1 1/21

Answer 2

x = 1.0625

Explanation:

2 + 0.5 (1.25) = 4.75 - 2x

2 + 0.625 = 4.75 - 2x

2.625 = 4.75 - 2x

2.625 + 2x = 4.75

2x = 4.75 - 2.625

2x/2 = 2.125/2

x = 1.0625