What is the solution of the equation 0.2x−2.15=−8.27 ?(1 point)
Responses
−30.6
negative 30.6
−52.1
negative 52.1
−1.224
negative 1.224
−3.06
negative 3.06
To find the solution to the equation 0.2x - 2.15 = -8.27, we can start by isolating the variable x.
First, we can add 2.15 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the -2.15 term:
0.2x - 2.15 + 2.15 = -8.27 + 2.15
0.2x = -6.12
Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by 0.2 to solve for x:
(0.2x) / 0.2 = -6.12 / 0.2
x = -30.6
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -30.6 or negative 30.6.
Hence, the correct response is:
−30.6
negative 30.6