Question

What is the value of x in the equation 1.8-3.7x=-4.2x+0.3

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

1. 1.8 - 3.7x = -4.2x + 0.3

-0.3 -0.3 (subtract -0.3 from both sides)

2. 1.5 - 3.7x = -4.2x

+3.7x +3.7x (add 3.7x to both sides)

3. 1.5 = -0.5x

-0.5 -0.5 (divide by -0.5 on both sides)

-3 = x or x = -3