SOLUTION: How do I solve the equation, x-.10x=585 to get the answer x=650

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Question 966273: How do I solve the equation, x-.10x=585 to get the answer x=650
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, josmiceli:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Combine like-terms of x;
Use multiplicative inverse property and multiplication property of equality;
Simplify.

That means, how many of x on the left side, and then divide both sides by the coefficient on x.

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





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