The value of x is 24
Solution:
Given equation is 0.6x – 5 = 0.1x + 7.
To solve the equation and find the value of x.
⇒ 0.6x – 5 = 0.1x + 7
Subtract 0.1x on both sides of the equation by subtraction property of equality.
⇒ 0.6x – 5 – 0.1x = 0.1x + 7 – 0.1x
Combine like terms together.
⇒ 0.6x – 0.1x – 5 = 0.1x – 0.1x + 7
⇒ 0.5x – 5 = 7
Add 5 on both sides of the equation by addition property of equality.
⇒ 0.5x – 5 + 5 = 7 + 5
⇒ 0.5x = 7 + 5
⇒ 0.5x = 12
Divide by 5 on both sides of the equation by division property of equality.
⇒ x = 24
Hence the value of x is 24.
