Question

Type the correct answer in each box. Round numbers to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

Solve the equation by filling out the table.

-0.5x − 2 = 2x−1 − 5

Answer 1

Answer: see table completed.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`x = 1.6`

EXPLANATION

The given equation is:

`- 0.5x - 2 = 2x - 1 - 6`

Group similar terms to obtain:

`- 0.5x - 2x = - 5 - 1 + 2`

Simplify similar terms,

`- 2.5x = - 4`

Divide both sides by -2.5

`x = ( - 4)/( - 2.5)`

`x = 1.6`