How do you solve #2.7x+5-1.35x=2.2#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-18T20:13:10

#x=-2.07#

Begin on the left side of the equation and combine like terms

#2.7x-1.35x=1.35x#

Now the equation looks like this:

#5+1.35x=2.2#

Next, begin to isolate #x# by subtracting #5# on both sides of the equation

#1.35x=-2.8#

Isolate #x# by dividing by #1.35#

#x=-2.07#