Transcript text: Solve the equation.
\[
.7 x+7.65=10.8
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve the equation \(0.7x + 7.65 = 10.8\), we need to isolate the variable \(x\). First, subtract 7.65 from both sides of the equation to get \(0.7x\) by itself. Then, divide both sides by 0.7 to solve for \(x\).
Step 1: Isolate the Variable
Starting with the equation:
\[
0.7x + 7.65 = 10.8
\]
we subtract \(7.65\) from both sides:
\[
0.7x = 10.8 - 7.65
\]
Calculating the right side gives:
\[
0.7x = 3.15
\]
Step 2: Solve for \(x\)
Next, we divide both sides by \(0.7\):
\[
x = \frac{3.15}{0.7}
\]
Calculating this results in:
\[
x = 4.5
\]