What is the solution of the equation 0.2x−2.15=−8.27?(1 point)

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Responses

−30.6
negative 30.6

−3.06
negative 3.06

−52.1
negative 52.1

−1.224
negative 1.224

Answer 1

To solve the equation 0.2x - 2.15 = -8.27, we can add 2.15 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable:

0.2x - 2.15 + 2.15 = -8.27 + 2.15
0.2x = -6.12

Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by 0.2 to solve for x:

0.2x/0.2 = -6.12/0.2
x = -30.6

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -30.6 or negative 30.6.