Question

What is the value of x
1.4x + 2.6x = -16

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

1.4x +2.6x = -16

combine like terms (numbers with numbers, and numbers with variables together)

4x = -16

get x by itself (isolation)

x = -4

Answer 2

`x=-4`

Explanation:

Start with:

`1.4x+2.6x=-16`

Combine like terms:

`4x=-16`

Divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of
`x`, which is
`4`:

`x=-4`