Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 0 - Section 0.5 - Solving Polynomial Equations - Exercises - Page 29: 7

Answer

$$x=\frac{43}{7}$$

Work Step by Step

$$7x+55=98$$ 1. First subtract 55 from both sides if the equation to isolate x. $7x+55-55=98-55$ $7x=43$ 2. Then divide both sides by 7 to isolate the variable and solve the equation. $7x\div7=43\div7$ $$x=\frac{43}{7}$$
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