How do you solve #0.5(2x - 4) = -17#?
2 Answers
May 30, 2018
Explanation:
#"distribute the bracket"#
#x-2=-17#
#"add 2 to both sides"#
#xcancel(-2)cancel(+2)=-17+2#
#x=-15#
#color(blue)"As a check"# Substitute this value into the left side of the equation and if equal to the right side then it is the solution.
#0.5(-30-4)=0.5xx-34=-17#
#x=-15" is the solution"#
May 30, 2018
Explanation:
Double both sides
Add 4 to both sides
Divide both sides by 2