Distribute and Simplify: First, distribute the 5.4 into the parentheses on the left side of the equation and the 5.6 into the parentheses on the right side.4+5.4(x)+5.4(5)=−x+5.6(x)+5.6(−1)4+5.4x+27=−x+5.6x−5.6
Combine Like Terms: Next, combine like terms on each side of the equation.5.4x+31=5.6x−x−5.65.4x+31=4.6x−5.6
Isolate x Terms: Now, move all terms containing x to one side of the equation and the constant terms to the other side.5.4x−4.6x=−5.6−310.8x=−36.6
Solve for x: Finally, solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.8. x=0.8−36.6x=−45.75
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