Question

Solve for g gg. Give an exact answer. 10 ( 0.4 + 0.5 g ) = 4 g 10(0.4+0.5g)=4g10, left parenthesis, 0, point, 4, plus, 0, point, 5, g, right parenthesis, equals, 4, g g =

Answer 1

the value of g is -4

Explanation:

`10 ( 0.4 + 0.5 g ) = 4 g`

Our aim is to solve for g

multiply 10 inside the parenthesis

`4+5g = 4g`

Now combine like terms

Subtract 5g from both sides

`4+5g-5g= 4g-5g`

`4=-g`

Divide both sides by -1

`g=-4`