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9. Solve the equation. Check your solution, if possible.
1.5x + 1.3x = -8.4

User Jacquetta
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Required Answer:

As per the provided question, we have to find the value of x. So, we can easily find the value of x by transposition method.


\sf \red { 1.5x + 1.3x = -8.4 }


\sf {\implies 2.8x = -8.4 }


\sf {\implies x =( -8.4 )/(2.8)}


\sf {\implies x =\frac{ -84 * \cancel{10} }{28 * \cancel{10}}}


\sf {\implies x =( -84 )/(28)}


\sf {\implies x = -3}
\purple {\bigstar}

Let's check it too by verifying it!

Verification:

Just substitute the value of x in L.H.S .


\sf \red { 1.5x + 1.3x = -8.4 }

Therefore


\sf {\implies 1.5(-3) + 1.3(-3)= -8.4 }


\sf {\implies -4.5+ (-3.9)= -8.4 }


\sf {\implies -4.5-3.9= -8.4 }


\sf \purple {\implies -8.4= -8.4 }


\sf {\therefore L.H.S= R.H.S }

So, done!

User Singletoned
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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

1.5x + 1.3x = -8.4

2.8x = -8.4

x=-3

User ILikeTurtles
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