SOLUTION: I keep coming up with an false answer for this problem .01x+3.1=2.03x-2.96

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.01x+3.1=2.03x-2.96
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation


Multiply both sides by 100 to move the decimal on each number 2 times. This will make every number a whole number.

Distribute and multiply

Subtract 310 from both sides


Subtract 203x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -202 to isolate x



Divide

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