SOLUTION: how to solve .08-.01(x+1)=-0.02(4-x) I know the answer is 5 but I can't get to 5. Please help!

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Question 1126995: how to solve .08-.01(x+1)=-0.02(4-x) I know the answer is 5 but I can't get to 5. Please help!

Found 3 solutions by Boreal, MathLover1, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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.08-.01x-.01=-0.08+0.02x, watch the signs carefully. There is a negative carried through in both.
.07-.01x=-.08+0.02x
.03x=.15
x=5

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

....both sides multiply by to get rid of decimals










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