Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2.5-0.5x=-3

Answer 1

Answer:

11

Step-by-step explanation:

2.5 - 0.5x = -3

*Inverse operations

-3 - 2.5 = - 5.5

-0.5x = -5.5

-5.5 / -0.5 = 11

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2.5-0.5x=-3

Multiple each term by 10

25 - 5x = -30

Collecting like terms

-5x = -30 - 25

-5x = -55

x = -55/-5

x = 11