Question

0.1x − 5 = −11
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Answer 1

x = -60

Explanation:

0.1x − 5 = −11

0.1x = -11 + 5

0.1x = -6 multiply by 10 both sides

x = -60

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• check

0.1 x (- 60) - 5 = -11

-6 - 5 = -11

-11 = -11

• the answer is good

Answer 2

x = -60

Explanation:

Given the equation:

`\displaystyle{0.1x - 5 = - 11}`

Add both sides by 5

`\displaystyle{0.1x - 5 + 5= - 11 + 5} \\ \\ \displaystyle{0.1x = - 6}`

Multiply both sides by 10 to get rid of the decimal

`\displaystyle{0.1x * 10 = - 6 * 10} \\ \\ \displaystyle{x= - 60}`

Therefore, x = -60