Question

The first step in solving -1.2x + 11.45 = 8.21 is to subtract 8.21 from both sides of the equation.

True
False

Answer 1

False x=2.7

Explanation:

-1.2x+11.45=8.21

You put all the x´s on one side and move the rest to the other side.

1. Subtract 11.45 from each side.

• -1.2x=-3.24

2. Divide -1.2 from each side to leave the variable alone.

• x=2.7

Answer 2

False. Subtract over 11.45