Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 2 - Cumulative Review - Page 115: 18

Answer

$x=-4.25$

Work Step by Step

We are given that $2x+1.5=-.2+1.6x$ To solve for x: Subtract 1.5 from both sides of the equation. $2x=1.6x-1.7$ Subtract 1.6x from both sides of the equation. $.4x=-1.7$ Divide both sides of the equation by .4 $x=-1.7\div(.4)=-4.25$
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