Isolate term with x: First, we need to isolate the term containing x.0.2−(x/0.1)=−31.8Let's move the term containing x to the right side and the constant term to the left side by adding (x/0.1) to both sides and subtracting 0.2 from both sides.0.2−0.2−(x/0.1)+(x/0.1)=−31.8−0.2
Move terms to sides: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation. 0=−32+(0.1x)
Simplify both sides: Next, we need to get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides by 0.1 to solve for x.0.1×0=0.1×(−32)+x
Get rid of fraction: Perform the multiplication on the right side.0=−3.2+x
Multiply both sides: Finally, we isolate x by adding 3.2 to both sides of the equation.0+3.2=x+3.2−3.2
Isolate x: Now, we simplify the equation to find the value of x.3.2=x
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