Question

How do you solve the equation `-2.4x+11.8=29.8`?

Answer 1

“Simplify” it by collecting all of the constants on one side to calculate the variable/unknown on the other side.

Explanation:

`-2.4*x + 11.8 = 29.8` ; `-2.4*x = 29.8 – 11.8`
`-2.4*x = 18` ; `x = 18/(-2.4)` ; x = -7.5

CHECK: `-2.4*(-7.5) + 11.8 = 29.8` ; 18 + 11.8 = 29.8
29.8 = 29.8 CORRECT!