Question

-3.5x + 8.5x - 4 =26

Answer 1

x=6

Explanation:

First, add -3.5x and 8.5x to combine like terms, which would then look like 5x-4=26.

Next, add 4 to both sides of the equation, which would then be 5x=30.

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 5 and then simplify.

The final answer would be x=6.

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

-3.5x + 8.5x - 4 = 26

-3.5 + 8.5x = 26 + 4

5.0x = 30

x = 30/5

x = 6