SOLUTION: can you please help me solve and check: (((2.4x-1.2x=4.8)))

Question 152645This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1
: can you please help me solve and check: (((2.4x-1.2x=4.8))) This question is from textbook Algebra structure and method book 1

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.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is

Check:

Start with the given equation.

Plug in .

Multiply

Subtract. Since the two sides are equal, this verifies our answer.

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