(From MATH workbook 8A)

Answer:
x = 0.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 8.25x + 12 - 1.75x = 10.5x + 1.75 , that is
- 10x + 12 = 10.5x + 1.75 ( subtract 10.5x from both sides )
- 20.5x + 12 = 1.75 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
- 20.5x = - 10.25 ( divide both sides by - 20.5 )
x = 0.5