Solve. x + 8 = 0.5 A) x = 4 B) x = 7.5 C) x = -8.5 D) x = -7.5 E) x = 6.5

D. x=-7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to isolate the variable (x)

Subtract 8 from both sides to "reverse" the addition.

x+8=0.5

  -8   -8

x=-7.5

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1 1/4 hours

step-by-step explanation:

2/4 + 2/4 + 1/4 = 5/4 or 1 1/4

horizontal translation of 2 units in the positive x direction

followed by

vertical translation of 3 units in the positive y direction