Answer
$x=-0.3$
Work Step by Step
$6.3 - 5x = 3(x + 2.9)$
Multiply out the brackets
$6.3 - 5x = 3x + 8.7$
Add $5x$ to both sides
$6.3 = 8x + 8.7$
Subtract 8.7 from both sides
$8x = -2.4$
Divide both sides by 8
$x=-0.3$
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 - Practice - Page 385: 5
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
