Question

If 2x+1/4 = 12/20 what is the value of x

Answer 1

x = 7/40

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2x + 1 /4 = 3 /5

Step 2: Subtract 1/4 from both sides.

2x + 1 /4 − 1 /4 = 3 /5 − 1 /4

2x = 7 /20

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.

2x /2 = 7 /20 /2

x = 7 /40

Answer:

x = 7 /40

Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

7/40 or 0.175

Explanation:

simplify to get 2x+1/4=3/5

subtract 1/4 from both sides to get 2x=7/20

divide by 2 to get 7/40

this answer i decimal form is 0.175