Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
First, in order to get rid of the parenthesis, you need to multiply 2.5 with whatever is in the parenthesis.
Multiply 2.5 on each side of the equation like this:
(12.75 x 2.5) (24.50 x 2.5) =188.75
Once you're finished, you should get 61.25 and 31.875x =188.75
Now in order to find 'x' you will need to subtract 61.25 to each side of the equation like this:
61.25 - 61.25 = 0
188.75 - 61.25 = 127.5
So now your equation should look like this:
31.875x = 127.5
You have to divide 31.875 by each side now.
Once you divide them, your final answer should be 4.
so x = 4.
I really hope this helps! ^^
