Question

6 + 0.10x = 0.15x + 8 whys the answer

Answer 1

x=-40

Explanation:

1)Moe variable to the left hand side and change its sign 0.1x-0.15x=8-6

2)collect like terms 0.05x=2

3)Divide both sides by "-0.05"

4) x=-40

Answer 2

-40

Explanation:

6 + 0.10x = 0.15x + 8

0.10x-0.15x=8-6

-0.05x=2

x=2/-0.05

to remove the decimal point, multiply 100 in the numerator and in the denominator since in the denominator , there are two digits after the decimal point

therefore, x=2×100/-0.05×100

x=200/-5

x=-40

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