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Answer 1 · 2017-06-12T08:20:43

#x=2#

Let's start with the original problem:

#1.2=2.4-0.6x#

Our task is to isolate #x# so we'll subtract #2.4# from both sides:

#-0.6x=-1.2#

Now, we'll divide by #-0.6# on both sides to work out what #x# is:

#x=2#

Check:

We substitute the value of #x# back into the original equation to see if both sides match. If they do, then we have found our answer:

#1.2=2.4-0.6(2)#

#1.2=2.4-1.2#

#1.2=1.2#