Question
Which value of x makes the following equation true?
7.8(x - 2) = -0.2x + 40.4
7.8(x - 2) = -0.2x + 40.4
Answers
PsyDAG
You want to solve for x. Get rid of parenthesis.
7.8x - 15.6 = -.2x + 40.4
Combine like terms by adding .2x and 15.6 to both sides.
8x = 56
Can you take it from here?
7.8x - 15.6 = -.2x + 40.4
Combine like terms by adding .2x and 15.6 to both sides.
8x = 56
Can you take it from here?