SOLUTION: 3 (2x-6)+4(5x+3) = SQ Root of 36 +8(2x-1) Why is the answer a positive .4? I think it should be a negative. -.4 divided by 10. shouldn't that be a negative?

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: 3 (2x-6)+4(5x+3) = SQ Root of 36 +8(2x-1) Why is the answer a positive .4? I think it should be a negative. -.4 divided by 10. shouldn't that be a negative?      Log On


   



Question 401149: 3 (2x-6)+4(5x+3) = SQ Root of 36 +8(2x-1)
Why is the answer a positive .4?
I think it should be a negative. -.4 divided by 10. shouldn't that be a negative?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 (2x-6)+4(5x+3) = Sqrt(36)+ 8(2x-1)
Why is the answer a positive .4?
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6x-18 + 20x+12 = 6 + 16x-8
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26x-6 = 16x-2
10x = 4
x = +0.4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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