What is the value of x in the equation 0.7x – 1.4 = –3.5? 1. -7 2. -3 3. 7 4. 3

Galyn asked Jan 5, 2022

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What is the value of x in the equation 0.7x – 1.4 = –3.5?

1. -7
2. -3
3. 7
4. 3

Galyn asked Jan 5, 2022

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Answer:

the answer is -3

Explanation:

0.7x - 1.4 = -3.5

add 1.4 to both sides of the equation

you're left with 0.7x = -2.1

then divide both sides by 0.7

you're left with your answer of -3

Roger Trullo answered Jan 9, 2022

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