Question

0.5x = 16 for x using the division property of equality.

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

Well, if you have a calculator, you can simply input 16 divided by .5.

If you don't have a calculator, you can remember that anything divided by .5 is equal to multiplying it by 2.

`.5x = 16\\\\(1)/(2) x = 16\\\\`

Find the reciprocal

`(2)/(1) * (1)/(2)x = 16 * (2)/(1)`

Now we just multiply everything together.

`x = (16)/(1) *(2)/(1) \\\\x = 32`

Answer 2

32

Explanation:

0.5x = 16

divide 0.5 from both sides to get variable by itself since it is the inverse operation of 0.5x

x=32