Distribute and Simplify: First, distribute 1.8 across the parentheses on the right side of the equation.5.3x=−1+1.8(3x−10)5.3x=−1+1.8×3x−1.8×105.3x=−1+5.4x−18
Combine Like Terms: Next, combine like terms on the right side of the equation.5.3x=(5.4x−1)−185.3x=5.4x−19
Move Terms: Now, move the variable terms to one side and the constant terms to the other side of the equation.5.3x−5.4x=−19−0.1x=−19
Divide and Solve: Finally, divide both sides by −0.1 to solve for x.x=−19/−0.1x=190
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