Solve the following equation for x. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. -1.2x= 3(x+2.16)

Answer 1

To solve the equation -1.2x = 3(x + 2.16), distribute the 3 on the right side of the equation:

-1.2x = 3x + 6.48

Next, combine like terms by subtracting 3x from both sides:

-1.2x - 3x = 6.48

-4.2x = 6.48

To isolate x, divide both sides of the equation by -4.2:

x = 6.48 / -4.2

x ≈ -1.54381

Rounded to the nearest hundredth, x is approximately -1.54.