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0.7x-1.4=-3.5 what is the value if x

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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

add 1.4 on both sides giving you

0.7x/0.7 = -2.1/0.7 and 0.7x cancels out leaving you with -2.1 divided by 0.7

when you divide you Get -3

User Pearl Jade
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 1.4 to both sides.

0.7x − 1.4 + 1.4 = −3.5 + 1.4

0.7x = −2.1

Step 2: Divide both sides by 0.7.

0.7x/0.7 = −2.1/0.7

x= −3

Hope this helps

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