Question

What is the value of x in the equation 0.7x – 1.4 = –3.5?
–7
–3
3
7

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

0.7x-1.4=-3.5

Add 1.4 to both sides:

0.7x=-2.1

Divide 0.7 from both sides:

x=-3

Answer 2

-3

1. Add -1.4 to each side.
2. Divide by 0.7 on each side.

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