how to solve 0.5x +78.2 =287
You can subtract 78.2 from 287 to get the x value alone. Your new expression will look like this:.5x=208.8Next you divide by .5 (or multiply the reciprocal 1/.5 depending on how you were taught)x=417.6Hope that helps!!
0.5x + 78.2=287 -78.2 -78.20.5x = 208.8/0.5 /0.5x =417.6