Solve 5x - (0.8 - 0.2x) = 0.2 - 0.3x | Equatix - Math Solver

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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$0.5x-(0.8-0.2x)=0.2-0.3x$$

Solve for x

$x=1$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

To find the opposite of $0.8-0.2x$, find the opposite of each term.

$$0.5x-0.8-\left(-0.2x\right)=0.2-0.3x$$

The opposite of $-0.2x$ is $0.2x$.

$$0.5x-0.8+0.2x=0.2-0.3x$$

Combine $0.5x$ and $0.2x$ to get $0.7x$.

$$0.7x-0.8=0.2-0.3x$$

Add $0.3x$ to both sides.

$$0.7x-0.8+0.3x=0.2$$

Combine $0.7x$ and $0.3x$ to get $x$.

$$x-0.8=0.2$$

Add $0.8$ to both sides.

$$x=0.2+0.8$$

Add $0.2$ and $0.8$ to get $1$.

$$x=1$$