Question

Solve for x.
−7.8(x+6.5)=−25.74
Enter your answer, as a decimal, in the box.

Answer 1

We first remove the bracket:
-7.8x - 50.7 = -25.74
Evaluate:
-7.8x = -25.74 + 50.7
x = 24.96/-7.8
x = -3.2

Answer 2

−7.8(x+6.5)=−25.74
-7.8x - 50.7 = -25.74
-7.8x = -25.74 + 50.7
-7.8x = 24.96
      x = 24.96/-7.8
      x = -3.2