Question

Solve the equation then check your solution.

3.7(-83x-3) = 3.7(7x-30)

I keep getting x=1/3 but when I go to check it, it's wrong.

Answer 1

3.7(-83x-3)=3.7(7x-30)

do each side separately

Answer 2

3.7(-83x-3) = -307.1x-11.1

3.7(7x-30) = 25.9x-111

Answer 3

-307.1x-11.1 = 25.9x - 111

Answer 4

-307.1x-11.1 = 25.9x - 111
+11.1 +11.1

-307.1x = 25.9x - 99.9
-25.9x -25.9x

-333x = - 99.9

divide both sides by -333

x = (3/10)

Answer 5

do you understand?