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Solve for x.

−4.5(x−8.9)=12.6

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Answer:

6.1

Explanation:

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−4.5(x−8.9)=12.6
Simplify:
−4.5x+40.05=12.6
Step 2: Subtract 40.05 from both sides.
−4.5x+40.05−40.05=12.6−40.05
−4.5x=−27.45
Step 3: Divide both sides by -4.5.
−4.5x
−4.5
=
−27.45
−4.5
x=6.1
Answer:
x=6.1
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