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How do you solve #2.3(x + 1.4) = -9.66#?

Answer 1

#x = 2.8#

Take note of that

#2.3 ( x + 1.4) = -9.66# #implies x + 1.4 = (-9.66)/(2.3)# #implies x + 1.4 = 4.2# #implies x = 4.2 -1.4# #implies x = 2.8#

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Answer 2

Nathan Axel

To solve the equation 2.3(x + 1.4) = -9.66, first distribute 2.3 to both terms inside the parentheses:

2.3x + 2.3(1.4) = -9.66

Then, multiply 2.3 by 1.4:

2.3x + 3.22 = -9.66

Next, subtract 3.22 from both sides to isolate the variable term:

2.3x = -9.66 - 3.22

2.3x = -12.88

Finally, divide both sides by 2.3 to solve for x:

x = -12.88 / 2.3

x ≈ -5.6

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