Question 152645

{{{2.4x-1.2x=4.8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{10(2.4x-1.2x)=10(4.8)}}} Multiply both sides by 10 to clear out the decimals.



{{{24x-12x=48}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{12x=48}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(48)/(12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{12}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=4}}} 


Check:


{{{2.4x-1.2x=4.8}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2.4(4)-1.2(4)=4.8}}} Plug in {{{x=4}}}.



{{{9.6-4.8=4.8}}} Multiply



{{{4.8=4.8}}} Subtract. Since the two sides are equal, this verifies our answer.