Question

can somebody help me with this? 40 + 0.1x = 35 + 0.2x

Answer 1

you have to simplify and solve for the variable x

Answer 2

yes what would be the first step?

Answer 3

yes add -0.2x ro each side

Answer 4

40-0.1x=35

Answer 5

40+-0.1x=35 then add 40 to each side
40+-40+-0.1=35+40

Answer 6

remember you still have the addition in there.

Answer 7

-0.1x=75

Answer 8

whats 35+40?

Answer 9

75

Answer 10

sorry 35+-40

Answer 11

-5

Answer 12

right then -0.1x=-5 then you need to divide each side by -0.1

Answer 13

x=5

Answer 14

nope x=50

Answer 15

oh ok my bad haha thanks a lot for the help!:]

Answer 16

click best response?

Answer 17

40 + 0.1x = 35 + 0.2x
40-35=0.2x-0.1x
5=0.1x
x=5/0.1
x=50