Question

Help solve the following equation: 20.6 + 2.1x = -8.2x

Answer 1

$20.6 + 2.1x = -8.2x \\ 2.1x+8.2x=-20.6 \\ 10.3x=-20.6 \\ x=- \frac{20.6}{10.3} \\ \boxed{x=-2}$

Answer 2

$20.6 + 2.1x = -8.2x$

$20.6=-10.3x$

$-2=x$