Question

50 points

Answer 1

Answer:

13.78

Step-by-step explanation:

21.2x + c = 5.3(4x - 2.6)

open the bracket

21.2x + c = 21.2x - 13.78

collect like terms

c + 13.78 = 21.2x - 21.2x

c + 13.78 = 0

c = -13.78

Answer 2

Answer:

c = -13.78.

Step-by-step explanation:

21.2x + c  ≡ 5.3(4x - 2.6)

21.2x + c  ≡ 21.2x - 13.78

Equating constant terms:

c = -13.78.