Question

Solve 0.9(x-20)=830

Fill in the blank:
Round your answer to the hundredths (second) decimal place.
x= ____

Answer 1

942.22

Explanation:

0.9(x-20)=830

Distribute .9

.9x -18 =830

Add 18 to each side

.9x -18+18=830+18

.9x = 848

Divide each side by .9

.9x/.9 = 848/.9

x =942.22222222

To the nearest hundredth

942.22