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Solving multi-step equations:
can someone help me?
0.2x-8=-2

User Lviggiani
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Answer:

x = 30

Explanation:

0.2x - 8 = - 2 ( add 8 to both sides )

0.2x = 6 ( divide both sides by 0.2 )

x =
(6)/(0.2) = 30

User Djanowski
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Answer:

x = 30

Explanation:

0.2x - 8 = -2

0.2x = -2 + 8

0.2x = 6

0.2x (10) = 6 (10)

2x = 60

x = 30

User Colin Cline
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