SOLUTION: Solve the equation:
3(x-0.87) -2x = 4.98
What I got:
3x-2.61-2x = 4.98
1x-2.61 = 4.98
1x-2.61+2.61 = 4.98+2.61
1x = 7.59
1x/1 = 7.59/1
x = 7.59
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Question 117195: Solve the equation:
3(x-0.87) -2x = 4.98
What I got:
3x-2.61-2x = 4.98
1x-2.61 = 4.98
1x-2.61+2.61 = 4.98+2.61
1x = 7.59
1x/1 = 7.59/1
x = 7.59
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct. You can check your answer by plugging in x=7.59 into the original equation and then simplify. If both sides are equal, then the answer is verified
Check:
Start with the given equation
Plug in x=7.59
Subtract
Multiply
Subtract. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.
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