Question

Isla wants to solve the equation 2.5x – 1.75 = 5(7 – 0.5x).

She uses a graphing program to graph the equations y = 2.5x – 1.75 and y = 5(7 – 0.5x).

Use the graph to find the solution of 2.5x – 1.75 = 5(7 – 0.5x).

Answer 1

7.35

Explanation:

Answer 2

7.35

Explanation:

If you solve the equation

2.5– 1.75 = 5(7 – 0.5)

Then...

x=7.35