Answer
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x=-80
↓Steps Explained:↓
Solve for x
0.6x - 17 = - 65
Divide each side by 0.6
| 0.6x | |
| 0.6 |
| = |
| -17 |
| 0.6 |
Group constants
Group our constants -17 and -65.
add 17 to both sides
0.6x - 17 + 17 = -65 + 17
Cancel 17 on the left side:
0.6x = -48
Divide each side of the equation by 0.6
| 0.6x | |
| 0.6 |
| = |
| -48 |
| 0.6 |
x = - 80
Final Answer
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