Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Mid-Chapter Check Point - Page 155: 10

Answer

x=5.25

Work Step by Step

2.4x+6=1.4x+0.5(6x-9) 2.4x+6=1.4x+0.5(6x)-0.5(9) 2.4x+6=1.4x+3x-4.5 2.4x+6=4.4x-4.5 2.4x=4.4x-4.5-6 2.4x=4.4x-10.5 2.4x-4.4x=-10.5 -2x=-10.5 x=$\frac{-10.5}{-2}$ x=5.25
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