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−15⋅2−0.5x=−90
What is the solution of the equation?
Round your answer, if necessary, to the nearest thousandth.


Sagot :

The solution of the equation to the nearest thousandth is 149.600

The solution to the equation -15.2 - 0.5x = -90 can be solved by collecting the like terms to a side and solving, followed by expressing the solution in terms of x.

It implies that:

  • -15.2 - 0.5x = -90  becomes;
  • -15.2 + 90 = 0.5x
  • 74.8 = 0.5x

Making x the subject of the formula, we have:

  • [tex]\mathbf{x = \dfrac{74.8}{0.5}}[/tex]
  • x = 149.6

To the nearest thousandth;

  • x = 149.600

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