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Solve the equation to find the value of x. 8.35x-1.5=71.98

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Answer:

x = 8.8

Explanation:

8.35x - 1.5 = 71.98

8.35x = 71.98 + 1.5

8.35x = 73.48

x = 73.48/8.35

x = 8.8

User Feiyu Zhou
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Answer:

8.8

Explanation:

Do the opposite of what u see...

8.35x-1.5=71.98 add 1.5 to 71.98 bc opposite of -1.5 is positive

8.35x=73.48 divide 73.48 by 8.35 opposite of multiply is divide

x=8.8 simplify

User Selvarajmas
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