SOLUTION: how to solve .08-.01(x+1)=-0.02(4-x) I know the answer is 5 but I can't get to 5. Please help!

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Question 1126995: how to solve .08-.01(x+1)=-0.02(4-x) I know the answer is 5 but I can't get to 5. Please help!

Found 3 solutions by Boreal, MathLover1, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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.08-.01x-.01=-0.08+0.02x, watch the signs carefully. There is a negative carried through in both.
.07-.01x=-.08+0.02x
.03x=.15
x=5

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

.08-.01%28x%2B1%29=-0.02%284-x%29+....both sides multiply by 100 to get rid of decimals
.08%2A100-.01%2A100%28x%2B1%29=-0.02%2A100%284-x%29+
8-1%28x%2B1%29=-2%284-x%29+
8-x-1=-8%2B2x+
7-x=-8%2B2x+
7%2B8=2x%2Bx+
15=3x+
x=15%2F3+
x=5+


Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):