Question

solve for x in the equation 8x + 1.5 = 7. round your answer to the thousandths place. x = \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 1.5 from both sides

$8x = 7 - 1.5$
$8x = 5.5$

Step2: Divide by 8

$x = \frac{5.5}{8}$
$x = 0.6875$

Step3: Round to thousandths

$x \approx 0.688$

Answer:

0.688