Question

solve the equation 8.5 -1.2 x =6.7

Answer 1

The first thing you have to do is subtract 8.5 from both side to get -1.2x=-1.8

Then, you have to divide both sides by -1.2

The final answer would be x=1.5

Answer 2

x = 1.5
8.5 - 1.2(1.5) = 6.7