SOLUTION: 0.9(2x − 8) = 4 – (x + 5)

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Question 529737: 0.9(2x − 8) = 4 – (x + 5)
Answer by boilpoil(127) About Me  (Show Source):
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0.9%282x-8%29=4-%28x%2B5%29
1.8x-7.2=4-x-5 ---Multiply 0.9 into (2x-8); Multiply the negative symbol into (x-5)
2.8x=6.2 ---Moved terms
x=6.2%2F2.8 ---Divide 6.2 by 2.8
x=62%2F28
x=31%2F14