Solve the linear equation:

Question

3.4 + 2(9.7 – 4.8x) = 61.2

What are the possible steps involved in solving this equation? Check all that apply.

Add 3.4 and 2.
Distribute 2 to 9.7 and −4.8x.
Combine 3.4 and 19.4.
Divide both sides by 22.8.
Subtract 22.8 from both sides.
Divide both sides by −9.6.

Answer 1

The possible steps involved in solving this equation are:

- Distribute 2 to 9.7 and -4.8x
- Add 3.4 to the result of the distribution
- Set the result equal to 61.2
- Simplify the equation further if needed

Answer 2

answer is Distribute 2 to 9.7 and −4.8x.
Combine 3.4 and 19.4. and Subtract 22.8 from both sides.
Divide both sides by −9.6.