3 years ago

Solve the equation without using the Distributive Property. -6.8(x - 3.5) = 27.2

Mathematics

2 answers:

mariarad [96]3 years ago

5 0

Answer:

x = -0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-6.8(x - 3.5) = 27.2

-6.8x + 23.8 = 27.2

-6.8x = 3.4

x = -0.5

4vir4ik [10]3 years ago

4 0

-6.8(x - 3.5) = 27.2

Divide both sides by -6.8

x - 3.5 = -4

Add 3.5 to both sides

x = -0.5

Hope this helps!

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