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8.88=-2.22(x-7)
what is x

User Boroboris
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

8.88=−2.22(x−7)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

8.88=−2.22(x−7)

8.88=(−2.22)(x)+(−2.22)(−7) (Distribute)

8.88=−2.22x+15.54

Step 2: Flip the equation.

−2.22x+15.54=8.88

Step 3: Subtract 15.54 from both sides.

−2.22x+15.54−15.54=8.88−15.54

−2.22x=−6.66

Step 4: Divide both sides by -2.22.

−2.22x /−2.22

=

−6.66 /−2.22

x=3

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