Question

Write out the equation -52 times the difference between a number and 97 is equal to the number plus 39

Answer 1

This would be displayed as -52(x - 97) = x + 39

Becuase we know what it's equal to, we can solve for x.

Distributive property

-52x + 5044 = x + 39

add 52x

5044 = 53x + 39

Subtract 39

5005 = 53x

Divide by 53

94.43 = x

The value of x is 94.43