How do you solve #8x+3y=152.5# for #x#? Prealgebra Fractions Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying 1 Answer Meave60 Dec 7, 2016 #x=(152.5-3y)/8# Explanation: Solve for #x#. #8x+3y=152.5# Subtract #3y# from both sides. #8x=152.5-3y# Divide both sides by #8#. #x=(152.5-3y)/8# Answer link Related questions What is 0.098 divided by 7? How do you find the fraction notation and simplify 16.6%? How do you convert #0.bar(45)# (meaning the #45# is being repeated) to a fraction? How do you convert 0.40 (40 repeating) to a fraction? How do you convert 8/15 to a decimal? How do you express #3/4, 7/16,# and #5/8# with the #LCD#? How do you simplify fractions? What is the simplified form of #30/42#? How do you subtract and simplify #9-5 1/3#? How do you add and simplify #5/7 + 3/4#? See all questions in Equivalent Fractions and Simplifying Impact of this question 1630 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License