Question

Solve for e.
Give an exact answer.
0.75(8+e)=2-1.25e0.75(8+e)=2−1.25e

Answer 1

e = -2

Explanation:

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Answer 2

e = -2

Explanation:

Given the expression 0.75(8+e)=2-1.25e, to get the value of e, the following steps must be carried out;

`0.75(8+e)=2-1.25e\\6+0.75e = 2-1.25e\\collect\ like \ terms\\6-2 = -1.25e-0.75e\\4 = -2e\\Dividing\ both\ sides\ by \ -2\\(4)/(-2) = (-2e)/(-2)\\ e = -2`