Question

2.5(10x - 16) = 5 What decimal represents the solution to the equation?

Answer 1

2.5(10x - 16) = 5

2.5 is multiplying on the left, then it will divide on the right

10x - 16 = 5/2.5

10x - 16 = 2

16 is subtracting on the left, then it will add on the right

10x = 2 + 16

10x = 18

10 is multiplying on the left, then it will divide on the right

x = 18/10

x = 1.8