Question

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Which method correctly solves the equation using the distributive property?

-0.2(x-4) = 1.7

Answer 1

`-0.2(x - 4) = - 1.7`

`-0.2x + 0.8 = - 1.7`

`-0.2x = - 2.5`

`x = 12.5`

Explanation:

Solving
`-0.2(x - 4) = - 1.7` using the distributive property:

`(-0.2)(x) + (-0.2)(-4) = - 1.7`

`-0.2x + 0.8 = - 1.7`

Subtract 0.8 from both sides

`-0.2x + 0.8 - 0.8 = - 1.7 - 0.8`

`-0.2x = - 2.5`

Divide both sides by -0.2

`(-0.2x)/(-0.2) = (-2.5)/(-0.2)`

`x = 12.5`