SOLUTION: 3(x-0.87)-2x=4.98

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Question 52412: 3(x-0.87)-2x=4.98
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Using simple algebra will solve this question
3(x-0.87)-2x = 4.98
3x-2.41-2x = 4.98
x-2.41 = 4.98
x = 7.39
Step 1. Distrubute the 3 into (x-0.87)
Step 2. 3x minus 2x
Step 3. Add 2.41 to both sides