SOLUTION: I need help solving an equation. I've tried it so many times and still cannot get the right answer, I dont know what I'm doing wrong. 0.1(x+10)=0.3x-4

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Question 316393: I need help solving an equation. I've tried it so many times and still cannot get the right answer, I dont know what I'm doing wrong.
0.1(x+10)=0.3x-4
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
0.1%28x%2B10%29=0.3x-4distribute the .1
0.1x%2B1.0=0.3x-4 subtract the .1x
1.0=0.2x-4 add 4
5=0.2x divide by .2
25=x
checking
0.1%28x%2B10%29=0.3x-4
0.1%2825%2B10%29=0.3%2825%29-4
0.1%2835%29=7.5-4
3.5=3.5
correct