Question

3 1/2x + 215 =495 how do you get 80 as x

Answer 1

Answer:

3 1/2x + 215=495

495-215=280

3 1/2 ÷280

x=80

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Answer 2

Answer + explanation:

$3\frac{1}{2} x +215=495$

Minus 215 on both sides

$3\frac{1}{2}x = 280$

Divide both sides by $3\frac{1}{2}$ to isolate x

280/3.5 = 80

x = 80

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