SOLUTION: I am trying to figure out a study math problem for a test coming up. it is: 5-1.6(x+2)=2(x-1.3)-0.1

Question 665980: I am trying to figure out a study math problem for a test coming up.
it is: 5-1.6(x+2)=2(x-1.3)-0.1
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
5 - 1.6(x+2) = 2(x-1.3) - .1
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Distribute around the parenthesis first

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Yielding
5 - 1.6x - 3.2 = 2x - 2.6 - .1
Isolate x variables by bringing them to one side

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Yielding
-1.6x - 2x = -2.6 - .1 - 5 + 3.2
Combine like terms
-3.6x = -4.5
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Divide both sides by -3.6 to further isolate x

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Yielding

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Check
5 - 1.6 (1.25+2) = 5 - 1.6(3.25) = 5 - 5.16 = -.2
2(1.25-1.3)-.1 = 2(-.05)-.1 = -.1 - .1 = -.2
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