Question

Which is the solution of the equation below, rounded to the nearest tenth?
1.3x – 2.39 = 5.76x + 4.74

A.–0.3
B.–1.5
C.–0.4
D.–1.6

Answer 1

1.3x-2.39=5.76x+4.74
      +2.39          +2.39
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1.3x=5.76x+7.13
-5.76x -5.76x
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-4.46x=7.13
/-4.46 /-4.46
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x=-1.6

D