Answer
x = 60
Work Step by Step
-0.02x = -1.2 Divide by -0.02 on both sides
$\frac{-0.02x}{-0.02}$ =-$\frac{-1.2}{-0.02}$
x=$\frac{120}{2}$
x = 60
Check
-0.02x = -1.2 Replace x with 60
-0.02$\times$ 60 = -1.2
-1.2=-1.2
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Solving Equations Containing Decimals - Exercise Set - Page 387: 23
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