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0.4x + 6.1, x= -5. (show work)

User BilalAlam
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0.4
x
+
6.1
x
=

5
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
0.4
x
+
6.1
x
=

5
(
0.4
x
+
6.1
x
)
=

5
(Combine Like Terms)
6.5
x
=

5
6.5
x
=

5
Step 2: Divide both sides by 6.5.
6.5
x
6.5
=

5
6.5 x
=

0.769231
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