Question

Solve for x in the equation −6.29(x+7.85)=−19.499 . EXPLAIN HOW????????????/ but make it short and the answer is - 4.75

Answer 1

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To solve for x in the equation −6.29(x+7.85)=−19.499, first distribute the -6.29 on the left side to get -6.29x - 49.5465 = -19.499. Next, add 49.5465 to both sides to isolate x and get -6.29x = 30.0475. Finally, divide by -6.29 to solve for x, which is approximately -4.75.