Question

Use the properties of equality to find the value of x in this equation.

4(6x – 9.5) = 46
x = –1.5
x = 0.3
x = 1.79
x = 3.5

Answer 1

x = 3.5

Explanation:

4(6x - 9.5) = 46 ← divide both sides by 4

6x - 9.5 = 11.5 ← add 9.5 to both sides

6x = 21 ← divide both sides by 6

x = 3.5