Question

Which method should be used to solve for x? 2.5 x = 5.7

Answer 1

Divide 2.5 on both sides

Explanation:

2.5x = 5.7

Divide both sides by 2.5. The inverse of multiplication is division. The x variable must be isolated on one side.

(2.5x)/2.5 = 5.7/2.5

x = 2.28

Answer 2

division property of equality

Explanation:

Which method should be used to solve for x?

2.5 x = 5.7

distributive property

addition property of equality

combining like terms

division property of equality