Question

To solve the equation 4.72(x−6.56)=10.4
, the first step is to reverse the multiplication by dividing by 4.72. After dividing by 4.72, what number should be added to both sides?

Answer 1

Add 6.56.

After dividing you get x − 6.56 = 10.4/4.72, so add 6.56 to both sides to isolate x (x = 6.56 + 10.4/4.72 ≈ 8.7634).