Question

3.5x - 11 = 20.5 what does x equal?

Answer 1

x=9 (don't look at explanation)

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3.5x−11=20.5

Step 1: Add 11 to both sides.

3.5x−11+11=20.5+11

3.5x=31.5

Step 2: Divide both sides by 3.5.

3.5x

3.5

=

31.5

3.5

x=9

Answer:

x=9

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

3.5x - 11 = 20.5

Add 11 to each side

3.5x - 11+11 = 20.5+11

3.5x = 31.5

Divide each side by 3.5x

3.5x/3.5 = 31.5/3.5

x =9