Solve for x in the equation 102.5 (x - 11.92) = 71.6. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

Answer 1

First, distribute the 102.5 to both terms inside the parentheses:

102.5 * x - 102.5 * 11.92 = 71.6

Simplify:

102.5x - 1219.4 = 71.6

Add 1219.4 to both sides:

102.5x = 1291

Now, divide both sides by 102.5:

x = 12.604

Rounding to 3 decimal places:

x = 12.604