Question

8.6 + 5.6x - 1.5 = 40.7

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

solve for x

8.6 + 5.6x - 1.5 = 40.7

5.6x = 40.7 - 8.6 + 1.5

5.6x = 33.6

x = 33.6 : 5.6

x = 6

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check

8.6 + 5.6 * 6 - 1.5 = 40.7

40.7 = 40.7

the answer is good

Answer 2

`x=6`

Explanation:

`8.6 + 5.6x - 1.5 = 40.7\\5.6x = 33.6\\x=6`