Question

X – 10x = 100

Use a trial and improvement method to find this solution.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
You must show all your working.
On the same line as your final answer you must write "to 1 decimal place".

Answer 1

-11.01 or -11

Explanation:

x-10x=100

1x-10x=100

-9x = 100

-9x/-9 =100/-9

x = -11.01

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