Question

Simplify. x 5.3 = -1.2
a. -6.5
b. 6.5
c. -7.5
d. 7.5

Answer 1

I will assume a + sign between the x and 5.3:

x+5.3 = -1.2

To get the x alone we need to subtract 5.3 on both sides, like this:
x+5.3-5.3 = -1.2 - 5.3
x = - 6.5

a is the correct answer.