Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x−2 2/5) = −5.2
1. We need to use distibutaive property
5×x and 5×-2.4
5x - 12 = -5.2
2. We need to get x alone.
5x - 12 = -5.2
-12 -12
5x = 6.8
3. We need to divide
5x = 6.8
/5 /5
x = 1. 36
check:
5(1.36−2 2/5)=−5.2
6.8 - 12 = 5.2
