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What is the value of x in the equation –2.4x = 8.4?

User Askrynnikov
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Answer:

X= -3.5

Explanation:

You are trying to find what x is, and x is being multiplied with -2.4. The easiest way to find the answer is to divide 8.4 by -2.4. This way, you will get your answer of -3.5. Because two negatives make a positive when you multiply, 8.4 is not negative.

How I solved this.

-2.4x = 8.4

8.4=total

-2.4= Needs to be multiplied with x

x=?

8.4/-2.4=-3.5

Check your work:

-2.4(-3.5)=8.4

Final answer:

x= -3.5

I hope this helps!

-No one

User Demetri
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Answer:

x= 3.5

Explanation:

2.4 x= 8.4

x= 8.4 /2.4

x= 3.5

User Eftekhari
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