Question

Solve the equation to find the
value of x.
8.35x – 1.5 = 71.98

Answer 1

x = 8.8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algerba

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

8.35x - 1.5 = 71.98

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 1.5 on both sides: 8.35x = 73.48
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 8.35 on both sides: x = 8.8

Answer 2

8.35x-1.5=71.98
Add 1.5 to both sides:
8.35x=73.48
Divide both sides by 8.35:
x=8.8