35.8k views
2 votes
Solve the equation by clearing the decimals: 0.8x -0.3 = 0.7x + 0.2

User Corey P
by
4.1k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

0.8x - 0.3 - 0.7x = 0.2

0.8x - 0.7x = 0.2 + 0.3

0.1x = 0.2 + 0.3

0.1x = 0.5

User Grdl
by
4.4k points