Question

Solve for x. −2.7(x−1.4)=−6.48 Enter your answer, as a decimal, in the box.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3.8

Explanation:

−2.7 (x−1.4)=−6.48

(−2.7)x + (−2.7)(−1.4) = −6.48

−2.7x+3.78= −6.48

-2.7x = −6.48 - 3.78  ....changing sides, turns + integer to -

-2.7x = -10.26

x = -10.26/ -2.7  ....changing sides, turns * integer to /

x = 3.8

Answer 2

$- 2.7(x - 1.4) =- 6.48$

Divide both sides of equation by -2.7

$x - 1.4 = 2.4$

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

$x = 2.4 + 1.4$

Calculate the difference

$x = 3.8$