SOLUTION: 2.1x+42=5.2x-20 I'm not sure how to do these kind of problems. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated

Question 405544: 2.1x+42=5.2x-20
I'm not sure how to do these kind of problems. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated
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.

Subtract from 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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