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19 July, 11:54

3.5 times a positive number is equal to the sum of the positive number and 0.5. What is the positive number?

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  1. 19 July, 12:13
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    Let x = the number

    3.5x = x + 0.5

    3.5x - x = 0.5

    2.5x = 0.5

    x = 0.5/2.5

    x = 0.2

    therefore the number is 0.2
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