Question

0.2x + 1
_____
7 =0.4


0.2x+1/7=0.4 solve for x

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

`((1)/(5) x+1)/(7) =0.4` <------------------ convert the decimal into a fraction

`((x+5)/(5) )/(7) =0.4` <------------------ simplify the complex fraction

`(x+5)/(35) =0.4`

`x+5=14` <------- multiply both sides of the equation by 35

`x=14-5` <--- move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

x = 9 <---------- subtract the numbers

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

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