Question

3 1/2x + 215 =495 how do you get 80 as x

Answer 1

Answer + explanation:

`3(1)/(2) x +215=495`

Minus 215 on both sides

`3(1)/(2)x = 280`

Divide both sides by
`3(1)/(2)` to isolate x

280/3.5 = 80

x = 80

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Answer 2

3 1/2x + 215=495

495-215=280

3 1/2 ÷280

x=80

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