Question

How do you solve
0.03(x - 40) + 0.9 (x + 10) = 45

Answer 1

Solve for x. Distribute the outer number to each number/variable inside the parenthesis--FOIL Method.

(.03x - 1.2) + (.9x + 9) = 45
.93x + 7.8=45
.93x=37.2
x=40

Answer 2

Are you sure that's what you do

Answer 3

Thanks!

Answer 4

Yes. No problem