Question

Explain the steps in solving 2.14x - 12.18 = -5.76, and write the solution to the equation.

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Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

You want to solve for x, so you want to get x on one side of the equation. To do this, you can add the -12.18 to both sides of the equation (you add since it's negative).

2.14x - 12.18 = -5.76

2.14x = 6.42

Then you want to get x by itself, without the 2.14 in front of it. To do this, you can divide both sides of the equation by 2.14.

This will give you,

x = 3