Question

Multiply the equation by a power of 10 to write an equivalent
equation with integer coefficients.
6.2x + 4.5 = 3.8x + 7.9

Answer 1

Since every coefficient in the equation has a decimal number that goes up to the tenth place, you need to multiply the entire equation by 10 to make all coefficients integers.
10(6.2x + 4.5) = 10(3.8x + 7.9)
Distribute the 10 on both sides:
10(6.2x) + 10(4.5) = 10(3.8x) + 10(7.9)
Do all those multiplications by 10:
62x + ...
Can you continue?

Answer 2

Thank you

Answer 3

62x + 45 = 38x +79

Answer 4

is that right?

Answer 5

Correct.

Answer 6

Should I simplify it anymore?

Answer 7

You have doen what the problem asks. There is no factor you can take out because 62, 45, 38, and 79 have no common factor.