Question

How do you solve `2x - 5x + 6.3= -14.4`?

Answer 1

`x=6.9`

Explanation:

`"simplify left side"`

`-3x+6.3=-14.4`

`"subtract 6.3 from both sides"`

`-3x=-14.4-6.3=-20.7`

`"divide both sides by "-3`

`x=(-20.7)/(-3)=6.9`