Which value of x makes the following equation true?
5.7(x - 2) = -0.3x + 30.6
9
6
7
10
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OpenStudy (patrickweewoos):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
the answer is 7
OpenStudy (patrickweewoos):
Which value of x makes the following equation true?
3(x - 4) - 16 = 2(x - 8) + 6
10
18
14
26
OpenStudy (anonymous):
5.7x+0.3x=30.6+11.4
6x=42
x=7
its the perfect answer
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OpenStudy (shinalcantara):
first thing to do is to distribute 5.7 to (x-2)
then you'll have
5.7(x) - (5.7)(2) = -0.3x + 30.6
5.7x - 11.4 = -0.3x + 30.6
5.7x + 0.3x = 30.6 + 11.4
6x = 42
x = 7