Question

What is the value of x in the equation 1.5(x + 4) – 3 = 4.5(x – 2)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.5x + 6-3= 4.5x- 2

1.5x+3=4.5x-2

we transposed

4.5x-1.5x= 3+2

3x= 5

we divide both sides by 3

3x/3= 5/3

x= 5/3