Question

What is the value of x in the equation ?2.5(6x-4)=10 4(1.5 0.5x)

Answer 1

2.5(6x−4)=(10)(4)(1.5)(0.5)x

(2.5)(6x)+(2.5)(−4)=(10)(4)(1.5)(0.5)x(Distribute)15x+−10=30x
15x−10=30x


15x−10−30x=30x−30x−15x−10=0

−15x−10+10=0+10−15x=10
−15x−15=10−15x=−23
Answer:x=−23