Question

2 ( x - 10) + 1 = 60

Answer 1

x=39.5 or 79/2

Explanation:

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Answer 2

x = 39.5

Explanation:

2(x-10) = 59

x - 10 = 29.5

x = 39.5