Solve the following equation using the distributive property.

Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]41.4 = 3.6(x + 4.5)[/tex]
[tex] => 41.4 = 3.6x + 3.6(4.5)[/tex]
[tex] => 41.4 = 3.6x + 16.2[/tex]
[tex] => 3.6x = 41.4 - 16.2 = 25.2[/tex]
[tex] => x = \frac{25.2}{3.6} = 7[/tex]