Question

Jim was thinking of a number. Jim doubles it and adds 8.8 to get an answer of 81.7. Form an equation with x from the information.

Answer 1

x = 36.45

Explanation:

set up equation

2x + 8.8 = 81.7

subtract 8.8 from both sides

2x = 72.9

divide 2 from both sides

x = 36.45