SOLUTION: How is this equation solved? I can not seem to understand it. Thank you 3.3x + 2 = x - 8

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3.3x + 2 = x - 8

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3.3x-x + 2 = x-x - 8
2.2x +2 =-8
2.2x+2-2=-8-2
2.2x=-10
2.2x/2.2=10/2.2
x=4 6/11

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