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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-07

What are the possible steps involved in solving the equation shown?

\[ 3.5 + 1.2(6.3 - 7x) = 9.38 \]

Asked by elenanilsen1234

Answer (3)

You need to add every thing on the outside of the ( ) on the left side of the = sign then multiply that answer by 6.3 and then7x then since you have a subtraction sign there you subtract them and that's your answer

Answered by Brandensimmons | 2024-06-10

**B. Distribute 1.2 to 6.3 and –7x .
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**C. Combine 6.3 and –7x .
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D. Combine 3.5 and 7.56.
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Answered by cambeachlife | 2024-06-13

To solve the equation 3.5 + 1.2 ( 6.3 − 7 x ) = 9.38 , first distribute, combine like terms, isolate the variable, and then solve for x . The solution is x = 0.2 , which can be checked by substituting it back into the original equation. Always verify your results to ensure they are correct.
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Answered by Brandensimmons | 2024-12-24