Solve the following equation for x. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. -1.2x= 3(x+2.16)
To solve the equation -1.2x = 3(x + 2.16), distribute the 3 on the right side of the equation:
-1.2x = 3x + 6.48
Next, combine like terms by subtracting 3x from both sides:
-1.2x - 3x = 6.48
-4.2x = 6.48
To isolate x, divide both sides of the equation by -4.2:
x = 6.48 / -4.2
x ≈ -1.54381
Rounded to the nearest hundredth, x is approximately -1.54.