Answer:
[tex]x=6[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]8.6 + 5.6x - 1.5 = 40.7\\5.6x = 33.6\\x=6[/tex]
solve for x
8.6 + 5.6x - 1.5 = 40.7
5.6x = 40.7 - 8.6 + 1.5
5.6x = 33.6
x = 33.6 : 5.6
x = 6
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check
8.6 + 5.6 * 6 - 1.5 = 40.7
40.7 = 40.7
the answer is good
