Question

Solve. −3.5=−4.6x−5.1 Enter your answer as a fraction in simplest form in the box.

Answer 1

x = 8/23

Explanation:

Adding 3.5 to each side

• -3.5 + 3.5 = -4.6x - 5.1 + 3.5
• -4.6x - 1.6 = 0

Adding 4.6x to each side

• -4.6x - 1.6 + 4.6x = 0 + 4.6x
• 4.6x = -1.6

Dividing each side by 4.6

• 4.6x/4.6 = -1.6/4.6
• x = 8/23