The equation −2.4x−1.1=3.7

Question

is solved as follows. Enter the correct numbers to complete the solution.(2 points)
−2.4x−1.1=3.7

−2.4x=

Add 1.1 to both sides of the equation. If the answer is a decimal value, enter the decimal.

x=

Divide both sides of the equation by -2.4. If the answer is a decimal value, enter the decimal.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( -2.4x - 1.1 = 3.7 \):

1. Add 1.1 to both sides: \[ -2.4x - 1.1 + 1.1 = 3.7 + 1.1 \] This simplifies to: \[ -2.4x = 4.8 \]

2. Now, divide both sides by -2.4: \[ x = \frac{4.8}{-2.4} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = -2 \]

So the answers to complete the solution are:

• After adding 1.1 to both sides, the equation becomes: \[ -2.4x = 4.8 \]

• The value of \( x \) is: \[ x = -2 \]