1.42(5x − 6) = −2.9x − 6.09

Question

anonymous · Answer

1. distribute/multiply 1.42 to 5x and -6...  then tell me what yu get

anonymous · Answer

7.1x-8.52

anonymous · Answer

yes! now yu just move the same variables to the same sides so to make it easier switch -8.52 with -2.9x so the bigger numbers can be pos and the smaller number can be neg to easily combine now what do yu have???

anonymous · Answer

i got it but the problem is quest wont accept it i thought you would get something different

anonymous · Answer

i got 4.1152263

anonymous · Answer

hold on...

anonymous · Answer

ok i got 0.243.... when you moved  -8.52 with -2.9x did yu switch the signs... * remember when ever you switch something to to opposite side also switch it to the opposite sign ....

anonymous · Answer

ty yes i did switch them thankyou tho

anonymous · Answer

i can draw it out if yu want or do yu have it?