Question

Solve for x.
78.2 +0.5x = 287

Answer 1

Explanation:

0.5x=208.8

x=417.6

Answer 2

417.6

Explanation:

In order to solve for x, you have to get x by itself.

78.2 + 0.5x =287 (First, you subtract 78.2 on both sides)

-78.2 -78.2

0.5x/0.5= 208.8/0.5 (now, you divide both side by 0.5)

Leaving with,

x = 417.6

so, x equals to 417.6