Math Problem Statement

Use algebraic methods to solve the following equations for x .

6 x

17

x

19.2 ( 2.1 ) x

50.3

x

7

102 ( 0.72 ) x

x

Solution

Let's solve each equation step by step using algebraic methods:

  1. Equation: 6x=176x = 17 To solve for xx, divide both sides by 6: x=1762.83x = \frac{17}{6} \approx 2.83 So, x2.83x \approx 2.83.

  2. Equation: 19.2(2.1)x=50.319.2(2.1)x = 50.3 First, simplify the constant multiplication on the left side: 19.2×2.1=40.3219.2 \times 2.1 = 40.32 Now, the equation becomes: 40.32x=50.340.32x = 50.3 To solve for xx, divide both sides by 40.32: x=50.340.321.25x = \frac{50.3}{40.32} \approx 1.25 So, x1.25x \approx 1.25.

  3. Equation: 7=102(0.72)x7 = 102(0.72)x Simplify the multiplication on the right side: 102×0.72=73.44102 \times 0.72 = 73.44 Now, the equation becomes: 7=73.44x7 = 73.44x To solve for xx, divide both sides by 73.44: x=773.440.095x = \frac{7}{73.44} \approx 0.095 So, x0.095x \approx 0.095.

Final Answers:

  1. x2.83x \approx 2.83
  2. x1.25x \approx 1.25
  3. x0.095x \approx 0.095

Would you like more details or have any other questions on these problems?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What happens if we solve these equations using different methods (like substitution or elimination)?
  2. How can we check the solutions to ensure they are correct?
  3. How do you solve equations with fractional or decimal coefficients in general?
  4. What is the importance of the distributive property in simplifying equations?
  5. What would change if the constants in the equations were negative?

Tip: Always check your work by substituting your value of xx back into the original equation to verify your solution is correct!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Multiplication and Division of Equations

Formulas

x = a / b

Theorems

Solving linear equations by isolating the variable

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9