Find the value of x in 0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35
A
0.5
B
2
C
2.6
D
5
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(0.5x + 2.6 = 5x + 0.35\\
0.5x - 5x = 0.35-2.6\\
-4.5x = -2.25\\
x = \frac{-2.25}{-4.5}\\
0.5\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26525)