0.5 = 4.1x = 2(1.3x-4) What is x?

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2007-09-27 16:01:51 · 2 answers · asked by StLouisCardinals2006Worldseries 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

Assume question could read as:-
0.5 - 4.1 x = 2(1.3 x - 4)
0.5 - 4.1 x = 2.6 x - 8
6.7 x = 8.5
x = 8.5 / 6.7
x = 1.27 ( to 2 decimal places)

2007-09-28 03:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Como 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

.5/4.1 = x = .1219

4.1x = 2.6x - 8

4.1x-2.6x = 8

1.5x = 8

x = 8/1.5

x = 5.3333

there is no equality between those equations

2007-09-27 23:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by originalquene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋