Question

What can you do to get 2x alone on the equation? when finished, fill in the blanks and simplify the equation.

the equation is: 82.5 + 8(0.25x) = 338.5


"82.5 - ____ + 2x = 338.5 - _____
_____x = ______"

Answer 1

2x = 256

Explanation:

Your problem → 82.5 + 8(0.25x) = 338.5

82.5+8(0.25x)=338.5

⇒-256+80.25x=0

⇒2x-256=0

⇒2x=256

⇒x=256/2

⇒x=128