Question

what is the equation of 2.25 (2x+8)=5x_3

Answer 1

$2.25(2x + 8) = 5x - 3 \\ 4.50x + 18 = 5x - 3 \\ 4.50x - 5x = - 3 - 8 \\ - 0.50x = - 11 \\ x = - 11 \div ( - 0.50 )= - 11 \div ( - 0.50 ) = 22$