Question

Solve the following equation.
Round to the nearest TENTH
-3.7 - 9.7x = 7x – 5.2

Answer 1

-3.7 - 9.7x = 7x - 5.2

-9.7x - 7x = - 5.2 + 3.7

-16.7x = -1.5

x = -1.5/-16.7

x=0.8982

x=0.1 ✔️

Answer 2

x=0.1

Explanation:

-3.7-9.7x=7x-5.2

-3.7+5.2=7x+9.7x

1.5=16.7x

x=0.08982

x=0.1