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  • 25-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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What is the solution to this equation?
–0.2(x – 20) = 44 – x
A. x = –90
B. x = –50
C. x = 50
D. x = 90

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osikbro
osikbro osikbro
  • 25-05-2020

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

-0.2(x-20)=44-x

Divide both sides by -0.2:

x-20=-220+5x

Subtract x from both sides:

-20=-220+4x

Add 220 to both sides:

200=4x

x=50, or answer choice C. Hope this helps!

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666devilisgood
666devilisgood 666devilisgood
  • 25-05-2020

x = 50

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable. x=50 this is helpful

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