8(0.2x + 0.5) -0.9 =0.1 I need the answer postive how do i do that

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8(0.2x + 0.5) -0.9 =0.1  I need the answer postive how do i do that

jigglypuff314 · Answer

you mean to get a positive answer? ... I don't think you can?

anonymous · Answer

there has to be a way I know that it has to do with Multiplying it by something or something like that

jigglypuff314 · Answer

mmm?
even if you do multiply or something.. i don't see how >,<
@ikram002p @mathmale  do you have an idea?

jellisoncollege · Answer

8(0.2x +0.5) -0.9= 0.1 distribute the 8
1.6x + 4 - 0.9 = 0.1 combine like terms on one side
1.6x = -.69 multiply both sides by 1.6
x = -.43125 If your answer needs sig figs then the final answer would be x = -.4

jellisoncollege · Answer

the only way I can see to get a negative answer would be to have a negative variable. And you don't want that in any algebra class.

anonymous · Answer

I need the answer as a positive one :-(