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Use the distributive property to find the value of x.

-1.2(3 – x) = -1.8

-3.6 + 1.2x = -1.8

1.2x = 1.8 I saw the answer on another question but there was no explanation pleas help me

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Answer:

x = 1.5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Distributive Property

Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

-1.2(3 - x) = -1.8

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. (Parenthesis) Distribute -1.2 [Distributive Property]:                                       -3.6 + 1.2x = -1.8
  2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 3.6 on both sides:                                 1.2x = 1.8
  3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 1.2 on both sides:                              x = 1.5
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