Question

Solve the equation below.
3(17x – 6.5) = 108

Answer 1

x=2.5

Explanation:

3(17x – 6.5) = 108

Divide each side by 3

3/3(17x – 6.5) = 108/3

17x - 6.5 =36

Add 6.5 to each side

17x -6.5+6.5=36+6.5

17x = 42.5

Divide each side by 17

17x/17 = 42.5/17

x = 2.5