0.17-0.01(x+2) = -0.03(3-x) do you simplify or the solution is all real numbers?

Question

I need help.

Answer 1

Start by multiplying each of the 3 terms by 100.

 

This becomes:  17 - (x + 2) = -3(3 - x)

 

17 - x - 2 = -9 + 3x

 

15 - x = -9 + 3x

 

-4x = -24

 

x = 6