Find the value of x in 0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2002
Find the value of x in 0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35
- A. 0.5
- B. 2
- C. 2.6
- D. 5
Correct Answer: A. 0.5
Explanation
\(0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35\\
0.5x - 5x = 0.35-2.6\\
-4.5x = -2.25\\
x = \frac{-2.25}{-4.5}\\
0.5\)
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