Question

Solve the equation 2 = -6 – 20x for x. A. -5/2 B. -2/5 C. 2/5 D. 5/2

Answer 1

Hello there! B. -2/5.

To solve for x, you want to get x alone and isolate all other terms.

2 = -6 – 20x  - Start by adding 6 to both sides of the equation.

2+6 = -6+6 – 20x ⇒ 8 = -20x

8 = -20x - Next, divide both sides of the equation by -20..

8/-20 = -20/-20x ⇒ -8/20 = x

Now, we have -8/20 as our value for x. The last step is to simplify. Since 8 and 20 are both divisible by 4, divide both sides of the fraction by 4.

x = -2/5. This is your final answer. I hope this helps and have a great day! ~ saturns

Edit: Sorry for the typos, i fixed them! You have to press suuuper hard to get the S key on my keyboard to work :)

Answer 2

Answer: - 2/5

Step-by-step explanation: Isolate the vcariable by divding each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

Exact Form: x = - 2/5

Deciaml form: x = -0.4

Hope this helps! :) ~Zane