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Which is the solution of the equation below, rounded to the nearest tenth?

1.6x – 3.38 = 5.81x + 4.67

A.–0.2
B. –0.3
C. –1.9
D. –2.0

2 Answers

6 votes
nasty decimal
multiply both sides by 100
160x-338=581x+467
minus 160x from boht sides
-338=421x+467
minus 467 from both sides
-805=421x
divide both sides by 421
-1.91=x

C is answer
User Michael Golos
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i hope this helps you

1,6x-5,81x=4,67+3,38

-4,21x=8,05

x=8,05÷(-4,21)

x=-1,9121

nearest -1,9
User RubenGeert
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