How do you solve #.02(x+5) =8#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-08-02T02:59:05

#x=35#

Solve:

#.20(x+5)=8#

Distribute #.20#.

#.20x+1=8#

Subtract #1# from both sides.

#.20x=8-1#

Simplify.

#.20x=7#

Divide both sides by #.20#.

#x=7/.20#

Simplify.

#x=35#