Question

Solve the equation to find the value of x.

8.35x−1.5=71.98

Answer 1

x=8.8

step by step:
add 1.5 to both sides
you’d be left with 8.35x=73.48
divide 8.35 by both sides
you’d be left with x=8.8

Answer 2

Explanation:

Move the constant (that is -1. 5in this case to the other side of the equation.

Add the 1.5 to the 71. 58 at the right side of the equation.

Solve for x by dividing the coefficient of x (ie. 8.35 in this case) by the answer at the right side of the equation.

That's it!!!