SOLUTION: Solve using inverse operations -2.1k + 5.6 = 20.2

Question 292739: Solve using inverse operations -2.1k + 5.6 = 20.2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 10 to clear out the decimals.

Distribute and multiply.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is which approximates to .

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