Solve for x. 6.46x. + 64 = 41.7316 + 8

A. 45.22

B.22.46

C. 43.2716

D. 14.46

1 answer

To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( 6.46x + 64 = 41.7316 + 8 \), let's simplify the right side first.

  1. Combine the terms on the right side:

\[ 41.7316 + 8 = 49.7316 \]

Now, the equation looks like this:

\[ 6.46x + 64 = 49.7316 \]

  1. Next, subtract 64 from both sides:

\[ 6.46x = 49.7316 - 64 \]

Calculating the right side:

\[ 49.7316 - 64 = -14.2684 \]

Now the equation simplifies to:

\[ 6.46x = -14.2684 \]

  1. Finally, divide both sides by 6.46 to solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{-14.2684}{6.46} \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ x \approx -2.209 \]

None of the provided options (A, B, C, D) match \( -2.209 \). Please check to make sure the problem statement and answer choices were correctly provided.