SOLUTION: please solve 1.2x-2.4=1.5x+3 thank you

Question 197283: please solve

1.2x-2.4=1.5x+3

thank you
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 (ie make every number a whole number).

Distribute and multiply.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

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