Question

What is the value of x in the equation 0.6(x + 2) = x - 4?

a. 13
b. -7
c. -10.4
d. 3.25

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

0.6(x + 2) = x - 4

0.6x + 1.2 = x - 4

x - 0.6x = 1.2 + 4

0.4x = 5.2

x = 52/4

x = 13

Answer 2

13

you can check by plugging in 13 into the equation

Hope this helps :3