What is the solution of the equation 0.2x−2.15=−8.27

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Responses

−30.6
negative 30.6

−1.224
negative 1.224

−3.06
negative 3.06

−52.1

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(0.2x - 2.15 = -8.27\), follow these steps:

1. Add \(2.15\) to both sides of the equation: \[ 0.2x = -8.27 + 2.15 \] \[ 0.2x = -6.12 \]

2. Next, divide both sides by \(0.2\): \[ x = \frac{-6.12}{0.2} \]

3. Calculating the division: \[ x = -30.6 \]

Thus, the solution of the equation is \(-30.6\).