Question

0.2x-8=0.4x-7
What is x?

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

0.2x-8=0.4x-7

First, add 8 to both sides.

0.2x-8+8=0.4x-7+8

0.2x=0.4x-1

Next, subtract 0.4x from both sides.

0.2x-0.4x=0.4x-1-0.4x

-0.2x=1

Divide both sides by -0.2:

-0.2x/-0.2=1/-0.2

x=-5