Question

2 1/3 −1.5x=12.3
Solve for x

Answer 1

2 1/3 -1,5x=12.3

X=-299/45

Answer 2

x=−3.533333

Explanation:

21

3

−1.5x=12.3

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

21

3

−1.5x=12.3

7+−1.5x=12.3

−1.5x+7=12.3

Step 2: Subtract 7 from both sides.

−1.5x+7−7=12.3−7

−1.5x=5.3

Step 3: Divide both sides by -1.5.

−1.5x

−1.5

=

5.3

−1.5

x=−3.533333