Question

Solve the equation.

$\mathbf{x}\mathbf{+}\mathbf{6}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{5}\mathbf{=}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{4}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{5}$

Short answer

The solution for the equation $x+6.5=-4.5$ is $x=11$.

Step-by-step solution

– Solve for x

Write the original equation and separate the variables.

$\begin{array}{l}x+6.5=-4.5\\ x+6.5-6.5=-4.5-6.5\left[\text{subtractbothsideswith6.5}\right]\\ x=11\end{array}$

– Check the solution 

The solution of the equation is $x=11$.