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What is the value of x in the equation 0. 7x – 1. 4 = –3. 5? –7 –3 3 7.

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

Solve this 2-step linear equation by first adding the opposite of the unwanted constant.

0.7x -1.4 = -3.5 . . . . . . . given

0.7x = -2.1 . . . . . . . . . add 1.4 to both sides

x = -2.1/0.7 = -3 . . . . divide by the coefficient of x

The value of x in the equation is -3.

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