Question

Solve for x: 1.5x - 8 = 7
PLS ANSWER

Answer 1

x=10

Explanation:

Simplifying

1.5x + -8 = 7

Reorder the terms:

-8 + 1.5x = 7

Solving

-8 + 1.5x = 7

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '8' to each side of the equation.

-8 + 8 + 1.5x = 7 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0

0 + 1.5x = 7 + 8

1.5x = 7 + 8

Combine like terms: 7 + 8 = 15

1.5x = 15

Divide each side by '1.5'.

x = 10

Simplifying

x = 10

Answer 2

x = 10

Explanation:

1.5x - 8 = 7

=> 1.5x = 7 + 8

=> 1.5x = 15

`= > (15x)/(10) = 15`

`= > x = 15 * (10)/(15)`

=> x = 10 (Ans)