Solve for x

Question

2(1.5x−7)=6

Answer 1

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation.

First, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses:

(2)(1.5x) - (2)(7) = 6

3x - 14 = 6

Next, add 14 to both sides of the equation to move the constant terms to the other side:

3x - 14 + 14 = 6 + 14

3x = 20

Finally, divide both sides by 3 to solve for x:

3x/3 = 20/3

x = 20/3 or approximately 6.67

So the solution for x is x = 20/3 or approximately 6.67.