Question

Solve the equation 35,000 - 12.5x = 0

Answer 1

35000-12.5x=0

Inequality solving

-12.5x=-35000

Isolate the x

x=-35000/12.5

x=2800

Answer 2

x = 2800

Explanation:

To solve, isolate x. You do this by "moving" everything else over to the other side in reverse BEDMAS order.

35,000 - 12.5x = 0

35,000 - 12.5x + 12.5x = 0 + 12.5x Add 12.5x to both sides

35,000 = 12.5x

35,000/12.5 = 12.5x/12.5 Divide both sides by 12.5

x = 2800