Solve - 0.2(x - 2.5) = 52.8 | Equatix - Math Solver

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Question

$$-0.2(x-2.5)=52.8$$

Solve for x

$x=-261.5$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $-0.2$.

$$x-2.5=\frac{52.8}{-0.2}$$

Expand $\frac{52.8}{-0.2}$ by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by $10$.

$$x-2.5=\frac{528}{-2}$$

Divide $528$ by $-2$ to get $-264$.

$$x-2.5=-264$$

Add $2.5$ to both sides.

$$x=-264+2.5$$

Add $-264$ and $2.5$ to get $-261.5$.

$$x=-261.5$$