SOLUTION: I need help with this equation 4.5x-2.3=7

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Question 582663: I need help with this equation 4.5x-2.3=7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4.5x-2.3=7 Start with the given equation.


10%284.5x-2.3%29=10%287%29 Multiply both sides by 10 to clear out the decimals.


45x-23=70 Distribute and multiply.


45x=70%2B23 Add 23 to both sides.


45x=93 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2893%29%2F%2845%29 Divide both sides by 45 to isolate x.


x=31%2F15 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=31%2F15