Question

0.4x + 6.1, x= -5. (show work)

Answer 1

0.4
x
+
6.1
x
=
−
5
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
0.4
x
+
6.1
x
=
−
5
(
0.4
x
+
6.1
x
)
=
−
5
(Combine Like Terms)
6.5
x
=
−
5
6.5
x
=
−
5
Step 2: Divide both sides by 6.5.
6.5
x
6.5
=
−
5
6.5 x
=
−
0.769231

Answer 2

Answer:

4.1

Step-by-step explanation:

0.4(-5)+6.1

0.4 times -5 is -2

-2 +6.1 = 4.1