Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-3 Solving Multi-Step Equations - Lesson Check - Page 97: 4

Answer

$x=2$

Work Step by Step

We need to get the x alone. Thus, we cancel out the addition by subtracting 2.4 on both sides. This leaves us with the equation $-1.2=-.6x. $ In order to cancel out multiplication, we use division, so we divide both sides by $-.6$ to get that $x=2. $
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