Question
1.5x -2x = 8 what is the solution
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve the equation \(1.5x - 2x = 8\), first combine like terms on the left side:
\[
1.5x - 2x = -0.5x
\]
So, the equation simplifies to:
\[
-0.5x = 8
\]
Next, divide both sides by \(-0.5\) to isolate \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{8}{-0.5}
\]
Calculating the right side:
\[
x = 8 \div -0.5 = 8 \times -2 = -16
\]
The solution is:
\[
\boxed{-16}
\]
\[
1.5x - 2x = -0.5x
\]
So, the equation simplifies to:
\[
-0.5x = 8
\]
Next, divide both sides by \(-0.5\) to isolate \(x\):
\[
x = \frac{8}{-0.5}
\]
Calculating the right side:
\[
x = 8 \div -0.5 = 8 \times -2 = -16
\]
The solution is:
\[
\boxed{-16}
\]