Question

Which value of x makes the equation 0.75(x + 20) = 2 + 0.5(x - 2) true?

Answer 1

x= -85

Explanation:

0.75 (x+20)=2+0.5(x-2)

0.75x+20.75=2+0.5x-2.5

0.75x+20.75=0.5x-0.5

0.75x-0.5x=-20.75-0.5

0.25x=-21.25

x=-85