Question

-5.5x + 0.56= -1.64

What is the value of X

Answer 1

x=.04

Explanation:

Start with -5.5x+0.56=1.64

-0.56 -0.56

-5.5x=-2.2

now divide everything by -5.5

Answer 2

x =.4

Explanation:

-5.5x + 0.56= -1.64

Subtract .56 from each side

-5.5x + 0.56-.56= -1.64 - .56

-5.5x = -2.2

Divide each side by -5.5

-5.5x/-5.5 = -2.2/-5.5

x =.4