Question

How would I solve 15-0.5(4x-2)+4x=17 using linear combination

Answer 1

The given equation,

15-0.5(4x-2)+4x=17

Solving,

15-2x+1+4x=17

15+1+(2x-4x)=17

2x+16=17

2x=1

x=1/2=0.5

The answer is x=0.5