Solving Linear Equation

Solve the equation:

0.5 • (3+ x) -0.2 • (0.5x-5) = 0

Final Answer:

x =  -6.25

Step-by-step explanation:

0.5⋅ (3+x)−0.2⋅ (0.5x−5)=0  0.5⋅ (3+x)−0.2⋅ (0.5⋅ x−5)=0  0.4x=−2.5  x=0.4−2.5​=−6.25  x=4−25​=−6.25

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