Respuesta :
1.5(x + 4) - 3 = 3.5(x - 2)
We need to use the distributive property to simplify this.
1.5x + 6 - 3 = 3.5x - 7
Subtract 1.5x from both sides
6 - 3 = 2x - 7
Simplify left side
3 = 2x - 7
Add 7 to both sides
10 = 2x
Divide both sides by 2
x = 5
Answer: The correct option is (B) 4.
Step-by-step explanation: We are given to find the value of x in the following equation :
[tex]1.5(x+4)-3=4.5(x-2)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(i)[/tex]
To find the value of x, we need to solve equation (i) for x.
The solution of equation (i) is s follows :
[tex]1.5(x+4)-3=4.5(x-2)\\\\\Rightarrow 1.5x+6-3=4.5x-9\\\\\Rightarrow 1.5x+3=4.5x-9\\\\\Rightarrow 4.5x-1.5x=3+9\\\\\Rightarrow 3x=12\\\\\Rightarrow x=\dfrac{12}{3}\\\\\Rightarrow x=4.[/tex]
Thus, the required value of x is 4.
Option (B) is CORRECT.