Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2.5 x + 10 = x minus 0.5

Answer 1

=12.5x−0.5

Explanation:

2.5x+10x−0.5

=2.5x+10x+−0.5

=2.5x+10x+−0.5

=(2.5x+10x)+(−0.5)

=12.5x+−0.5

Answer 2

x = 7

Explanation:

2.5x + 10 = x - 0.5

2.5x = x - 10.5

1.5x = 10.5

x = 7