Question

Solve for x. −7.8(x+6.5)=−25.74 Enter your answer as a decimal x =

Answer 1

x = -3.2

Explanation:

−7.8(x+6.5)=−25.74

Divide each side by -7.8

−7.8/-7/8 *(x+6.5)=−25.74/-7.8

x+6.5 =3.3

Subtract 6.5 from each side

x+6.5-6.5 = 3.3-6.5

x = -3.2