Answer:
x = 11.4
Step-by-step explanation:
14.12 = ( 3.6x - 12.8 )
Rewrite so that the equation is entirely in decimals;
14.12 = 0.5( 3.6x - 12.8 )
Distribute;
14.12 = 1.8x - 6.4
Inverse operations;
14.12 = 1.8x - 6.4
+6.4 +6.4
20.52 = 1.8x
/1.8 /1.8
11.4 = x
Solution: We are given that the population of Virginia is 8 million.
Let x be the population of Nevada.
We are given population of Virginia is 2.8 million less than 4 times the population of Nevada.
The first step is to on both sides.
add 2.8
The second step is to on both sides.
divide 4
The population of Nevada is million.
2.7