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What value or values of x satisfy 2x + 5.31 = 4.2?

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x can only equal -3.2.
x can only equal 7.4.
O x can equal -3.2 or -7.4.
O x can equal -3.2 or 7.4.

User Jim Parker
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Answer:

(C)

Explanation:

x can equal –3.2 or –7.4.

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User Jexsenia
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Answer: x can equal -3.2 or -7.4.

Explanation:

The correct expression is:

2|x+5.3|=4.2

So, we have an absolute value equation, where it can be positive or negative:

  • Positive

2 (x+5.3)=4.2

2x+10.6 =4.2

2x=4.2-10.6

2x = -6.4

x= -6.4/2

x = -3.2

  • Negative

2[-(x+5.3)]=4.2

-2x-10.6 =4.2

-2x= 4.2+10.6

-2x= 14.8

x= 14.8/-2

x= -7.4

x can equal -3.2 or -7.4.

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