Question

Solve for x: 3.8x − 2(x − 9) = 4.4x + 5

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Step 1:

3.8x - 2 ( x - 9 ) = 4.4x + 5

Step 2:

3.8x - 2x + 18 = 4.4x + 5

Step 3:

1.8x + 18 = 4.4x + 5

Step 4:

18 = 2.6x + 5

Step 5:

13 = 2.6x

Answer:

5 = x

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Answer 2

`x=5`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

`3.8x-2(x-9)=4.4x+5`

Distribute the -2:

`3.8x+(-2x+18)=4.4x+5`

Combine like terms on the left:

`1.8x+18=4.4x+5`

Subtract 1.8x from both sides. The left cancels:

`18=2.6x+5`

Subtract 5 from both sides. The right cancels:

`13=2.6x`

Divide both sides by 2.6:

`x=13/2.6`

Simplify (multiply both layers by 10 to get rid of the decimal):

`x=130/26`

Reduce (divide both layers by 26):

`x=5`

So, the value of x is 5.