Question

Some of the steps in Liam solution to 3. 5 (1.25x + 0.5) = 10.5 are shown complete the boxes with reasons for lines 2 and 4 of Liam solution

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Given the equation;

3. 5 (1.25x + 0.5) = 10.5

Open the parenthesis

3.5(1.25x) + 3.5(0.5) =10.5

4.375x + 1.75 = 10.5

4.375x + 1.75 -1.75= 10.5-1.75

4.375x = 8.75

Divide both sides by 4.375

4.375x/4.375 = 8.75/4.375

x = 2

Hence the solution to the equation is 2