Question

Solve the equation 2.5x-3=0.5x+1

Answer 1

Convert decimal into fractions

25/10x-3=1/2x+1

5x/2-3=x/2+1

Now transpose the variable numbers

5x/2-x/2=1+3

2x=4

Now transpose the LHS constant to RHS side

x=4/2

x=2