Distribute negative sign: Which operation should be used to simplify the equation?First, distribute the negative sign on the right side of the equation to both terms inside the parentheses.10x=(−1)×(−7.4x)+(−1)×(−8.3)−7
Simplify equation: Perform the distribution and simplify the equation. 10x=7.4x+8.3−7
Isolate x: Which operation should be used to isolate x?Subtract 7.4x from both sides to get all x terms on one side.10x−7.4x=8.3−7
Combine like terms: Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.(10−7.4)x=8.3−7
Calculate coefficients: Calculate the coefficients and constants.2.6x=1.3
Solve for x: Which operation should be used to solve for x?Divide both sides by the coefficient of x, which is 2.6.x=2.61.3
Calculate value of x: Calculate the value of x.x=0.5
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