Finite Math Examples

$1125 = 650 + 825 - x$

Step 1

Rewrite the equation as $650 + 825 - x = 1125$ .

$650 + 825 - x = 1125$

Step 2

Add $650$ and $825$ .

$1475 - x = 1125$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Tap for more steps...

Step 3.1

Subtract $1475$ from both sides of the equation.

$- x = 1125 - 1475$

Step 3.2

Subtract $1475$ from $1125$ .

$- x = - 350$

Step 4

Divide each term in $- x = - 350$ by $- 1$ and simplify.

Tap for more steps...

Step 4.1

Divide each term in $- x = - 350$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- x}{- 1} = \frac{- 350}{- 1}$

Step 4.2

Simplify the left side.

Tap for more steps...

Step 4.2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{x}{1} = \frac{- 350}{- 1}$

Step 4.2.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{- 350}{- 1}$

Step 4.3

Simplify the right side.

Tap for more steps...

Step 4.3.1

Divide $- 350$ by $- 1$ .

$x = 350$