SOLUTION: I have about five problems that I could not workout on my quiz and this is one of them 0.4x+2.5=-7.5 can someone work it out in detail for me please.

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Question 141104: I have about five problems that I could not workout on my quiz and this is one of them 0.4x+2.5=-7.5 can someone work it out in detail for me please.
Answer by jojo14344(1512) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The eqn becomes, 0.4x=-7.5-2.5
0.4x=-10
x= -10/0.4
x=-25 (negative 25)
I don't see any problem with this answer.
thank You,
Jojo