Question

Solve the following equation using the distributive property.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$41.4 = 3.6(x + 4.5)$

$=> 41.4 = 3.6x + 3.6(4.5)$

$=> 41.4 = 3.6x + 16.2$

$=> 3.6x = 41.4 - 16.2 = 25.2$

$=> x = \frac{25.2}{3.6} = 7$