Question

The equation −2.4x−1.1=3.7
is solved as follows. Enter the correct numbers to complete the solution.(1 point)
−2.4x−1.1=3.7

−2.4x=

Add 1.1 to both sides of the equation. If the answer is a decimal value, enter the decimal.

x=

Divide both sides of the equation by -2.4. If the answer is a decimal value, enter the decimal.

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-2.4x - 1.1 = 3.7\), we will follow the steps outlined and fill in the missing numbers.

1. **Add \(1.1\) to both sides of the equation:**

\[
-2.4x = 3.7 + 1.1
\]

Now calculate \(3.7 + 1.1\):

\[
3.7 + 1.1 = 4.8
\]

Thus, we have:

\[
-2.4x = 4.8
\]

2. **Divide both sides of the equation by \(-2.4\):**

\[
x = \frac{4.8}{-2.4}
\]

Now calculate \(\frac{4.8}{-2.4}\):

\[
x = -2
\]

### Final Answers:

- The first blank is \(4.8\).
- The second blank is \(-2\).

So, the completed equations are:

\[
-2.4x = 4.8
\]
\[
x = -2
\]