Question

$$19000=x-0.62x$$

Answer

x=50000

Solution


Simplify  \(x-0.62x\)  to  \(0.38x\).
\[19000=0.38x\]
Divide both sides by \(0.38\).
\[\frac{19000}{0.38}=x\]
Simplify  \(\frac{19000}{0.38}\)  to  \(50000\).
\[50000=x\]
Switch sides.
\[x=50000\]