Question 114431
{{{5.3x-7=2.3x+5}}} Start with the given equation



{{{10(5.3x-7)=10(2.3x+5)}}} Multiply both sides by 10 to move the decimal on each number 1 time. This will make every number a whole number.


{{{53x-70=23x+50}}} Distribute and multiply



{{{53x=23x+50+70}}}Add 70 to both sides



{{{53x-23x=50+70}}} Subtract 23x from both sides



{{{30x=50+70}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{30x=120}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(120)/(30)}}} Divide both sides by 30 to isolate x




{{{x=4}}} Divide


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Answer:

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