solve the following equation for ( x ):\n( -47 = 1.2x + 1 )\n( x = square )

Answer:

$x = -40$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 1 from both sides

$-47 - 1 = 1.2x + 1 - 1$ $-48 = 1.2x$

Step2: Divide by 1.2 on both sides

$\frac{-48}{1.2} = \frac{1.2x}{1.2}$ $x = -40$