What value of x satisfies the equation 5x+1.5=7
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Lets try and put the numbers on one side and have the unknown values of x in other side. If a variable or number changes side, it will have its sign switched from a + into a - and vice versa.
5x=7-1.5
5x=5.5
Divide both sides with 5.
5x/5 = 5.5/5
x=1.1