How do you solve #1.3(x+5) = 45 #?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-23T13:48:14

#x= 385 / 13#

Multiply #1.3# with the arguments inside the brackets:

#1.3x + 1.3 * 5 = 45#

Therefore:

#1.3x + 6.5 = 45#

#1.3x = 45 - 6.5#

#1.3x = 38.5#

#x= 38.5 / 1.3#

So

#x= 385 / 13#