I need help fast and the rite answer please

Colt

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x in both cases. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

PEMDAS is the order of operation, and equals:

Parenthesis

Exponents (& roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction.

Jose:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Add 3.5 to both sides:

5x - 3.5 = 12.5

5x - 3.5 (+3.5) = 12.5 (+3.5)

5x = 16

Next, divide 5 from both sides:

(5x)/5 = (16)/5

x = 16/5

x = 3.2

Colt:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Subtract 3 from both sides:

(x/5) + 3 (-3) = 12 (-3)

x/5 = 12 - 3

x/5 = 9

Next, multiply 5 to both sides:

(x/5)(5) = (9)(5)

x = 9 * 5

x = 45

Colt has the larger solution.

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