Question

What is the solution for x in this equation?
10x-4.5+3x=12x-1.1
x =

Answer 1

3.4

Explanation:

x

=

10

x

−

4.5

+

3

x

=

12

x

−

1.1

=

x

=

3.4

Answer 2

10x - 4.5 + 3x = 12x - 1.1

First combine like terms:

13x - 4.5 = 12x - 1.1

Now, move the 12x over to the other side by subtraction and you are left with:

x - 4.5 = 1.1

Now, add the 4.5 to the other side

x = 5.6