Question

Hi this question was already asked but there is still no correct answer. I can't seem to solve this for x correctly...I got 128 over 55 as an answer which can't be correct. Please help me find the correct answer! Thanks The equation is:
.05x-.6(x+2)=.08
Please show the work as well as the answer. Thanks again.
-C

Answer 1

.05x-.6(x+2)=.08

0.05x - 0.6x + 1.2 = 0.08

-0.55x = 0.08 - 1.2

-0.55x = -1.12

x = -1.12 / -0.55

x = 2.036

See if that solution works.

Answer 2

No that's what someone else said and it doesn't work!! And I thought -.6 x 2= -1.2 not positive 1.2.

Answer 3

You're right. My sign is wrong.

Answer 4

0.05x-0.6(x+2)=0.08
Multiply all terms by 100
5x-60(x+2)=8
5x-60x-120=8
-55x=128
x= -(128/55)
All you had to do was put the negative sign in the final answer.

Answer 5

But that still doesn't work in the equation...does it?

Answer 6

Oh I guess it does. Thanks!