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Please help haha imm failing math 5(x−2 2/5)=−5.2

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Answer:

x= 1.36

Explanation:

User David Underwood
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Answer:

Explanation:

5(x−2 2/5) = −5.2

1. We need to use distibutaive property

5×x and 5×-2.4

5x - 12 = -5.2

2. We need to get x alone.

5x - 12 = -5.2

-12 -12

5x = 6.8

3. We need to divide

5x = 6.8

/5 /5

x = 1. 36

check:

5(1.36−2 2/5)=−5.2

6.8 - 12 = 5.2

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