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0.2x + (-0.9) + 1.7 = 9.6
0.2x + 0.8 = 9.6
X=
WHAT DOES x =

User Latasha
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Answer:

x =44

Explanation:

0.2x + (-0.9) + 1.7 = 9.6

Combine like terms

.2x +.8 = 9.6

Subtract .8 from each side

.2x +.8 -.8 = 9.6 -.8

.2x = 8.8

Divide each side by .2

.2x/.2 = 8.8/.2

x =44

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