Answer
x=4
Work Step by Step
1.2x-3.6=2.4-0.3x
10(1.2x-3.6)=10(2.4-0.3x)
12x-36=24-3x
12x+3x-36=24
15x=24+36
15x=60
x=$\frac{60}{15}$
x=4
Check the answer.
1.2(4)-3.6=2.4-0.3(4)
4.8-3.6=2.4-1.2
1.2=1.2
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 142: 48
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