Question

0.24x + 5.25 = -7.23 what is the value of x

Answer 1

x = -52

0.24x + 5.25 = -7.23
-5.25 -5.25
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0.24x = -12.48
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0.24x 0.24
x = -52

Answer 2

x = 52

Explanation:

Subtract 5.25 from -7.23

Your equation should look like this now:

0.24x = 12.48

Divide 12.48 by 0.24

Your answer is 52