Question

How do you solve 0.8=6-2.5x

Answer 1

BEDMAS

Explanation:

The order of operations for any and every equation is BEDMAS:

Brackets - none exist here

Exponents - none exist here

Division/Multiplication - "2.5x"

Addition/Subtraction - "+6-2.5x"

When isolating a variable, order of operations is reversed:

Addition/Subtraction:

Move +6 to the left side by subtracting it:

5.2 = -2.5x

Division/Multiplication:

Divide "-2.5x" by -2.5 to isolate x:

x = 5.2/-2.5

x = 2.08

Answer 2

X=2.08

To solve you need to first get x by itself. To do that you want to subtract 6 from both sides (get 6 away from x and put on other side) which will leave you with -5.2=-2.5x next isolate x by dividing -2.5 on both sides to then get 2.08=x