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Solve the equation. Show your work. Express your answer as both a simplified mixed number and as a decimal.

−4.75+0.8x=−3.7

User Aychedee
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Answer:

x = 1.3125

Explanation:

User Moberg
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Answer: x = 1.3125

Explanation:

−4.75+0.8x=−3.7

First, add 4.75 to both sides

0.8x = 1.05

Then divide by 0.8 on both sides

x = 1.3125

User Venning
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