Question

Solve -1.2x+2.5=0.8x+6.5
x=2
O
x=-4 0​

Answer 1

x = - 2

Explanation:

Given

- 1.2x + 2.5 = 0.8x + 6.5 ( subtract 0.8x from both sides )

- 2x + 2.5 = 6.5 ( subtract 2.5 from both sides )

- 2x = 4 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = - 2