Question

−6.5x + 0.62 = −1.98
The solution is x =______.

Answer 1

Answer: $x=0.4$

Subtract 0.62 from both sides

$-6.5x+0.62-0.62=-1.98-0.62\\-6.5x=-2.6$

Divide both sides by -6.5

$-6.5x/-6.5=-2.6/-6.5\\x=0.4$