How do you solve #12( x + 6.2) = 60#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-27T12:48:26

#x = -1.2#

First you multiple the left side out to get:

#12x + (12*6.2) = 60#

#12x + 74.4 = 60#

Then subtract 74.4 from each side of the equation:

#12x + 74.4 - 74.4 = 60 - 74.4#

#12x = -14.4#

The divide each side by 12:

#12x / 12 = -14.4/12#

#x = -1.2#