SOLUTION: -1.2x+20 = -2.8x+28

Question 120340: -1.2x+20 = -2.8x+28
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 move the decimal on each number 1 time. This will make every number a whole number.

Distribute and multiply

Subtract 200 from both sides

Add 28x to both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 16 to isolate x

Divide

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