5.4 + 0.2x = –1.4x + 8.6

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0.2x - 1.4x = 8.6 - 5.4
-1.2x = 3.2
x = -3.2/1.2
x = -2.67
The above answer is incorrect

5.4 + 0.2x = –1.4x + 8.6
.2x + 1.4x = 8.6 - 5.4
1.6x = 3.2
x = 2
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