Question

Whats is the value of x in the equation 1.5(x+4)-3=4.5(x-2)

Answer 1

x=4

Explanation:

1.5(x+4)-3=4.5(x-2)

-Use distributiive prop. to simplify

1.5x+6-3=4.5x-9

-Simplify 6-3

1.5x+3=4.5x-9

-Subtract 1.5x from both sides

3=3x-9

-Isolate the x's by subtracting 9 from both sides

12=3x

-divide by 3

4=x

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Answer 2

Explanation:

1.5 (x+4)-3=4.5(x-2)=

1.5x+6-3=4.5x-9=

1.5x+3=4.5x-9=

1.5x-4.5x=-3-9=

-3x=-12

x=4