Solve the equation. Check the result. 0.3 − 2x = −0.96

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Answer 1

First add .96 to each side and add 2x to each side. 

 

This results in 1.26 = 2x

 

Then divide each side by 2.

 

1.26 / 2 = 2x / 2 => .63 = x

 

Then plug this x back in the original to check the answer.

 

.3 - 2(.63) = -.96 => -.96 = -.96

Answer 2

0.3 - 2x = -0.96

-2x + 0.3 = -0.96

-2x = -0.96 - 0.3

-2x = -1.26

x = -1.26 / -2

x = 0.63