Question

$$\frac{ x-2 }{ 3 } =0.2-2$$

Answer

x=-3.4

Solution


Simplify  \(0.2-2\)  to  \(-1.8\).
\[\frac{x-2}{3}=-1.8\]
Multiply both sides by \(3\).
\[x-2=-1.8\times 3\]
Simplify  \(1.8\times 3\)  to  \(5.4\).
\[x-2=-5.4\]
Add \(2\) to both sides.
\[x=-5.4+2\]
Simplify  \(-5.4+2\)  to  \(-3.4\).
\[x=-3.4\]