Solve the equation by clearing the decimals: 0.8x -0.3 = 0.7x + 0.2

Mike Petrovich asked Nov 8, 2022

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Mike Petrovich asked Nov 8, 2022

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

0.8x - 0.3 - 0.7x = 0.2

0.8x - 0.7x = 0.2 + 0.3

0.1x = 0.2 + 0.3

0.1x = 0.5

Thadeuszlay answered Nov 12, 2022

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