What value of x makes the equation true?

1.4x + 2.6x = - 16

A. x = - 4

B. x = - 13

C. x = - 48

D. x = - 19

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15 October, 16:09

What value of x makes the equation true?

1.4x + 2.6x = - 16

A. x = - 4

B. x = - 13

C. x = - 48

D. x = - 19

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Pablo Reese · Answer 1

1.4x+2.6x = - 16

4x = - 16

x = - 16/4 = - 4

x = - 4

A is the answer

Paloma · Answer 2

Remember, you can do anything to an equation as long as you do it to both sides

just add them decimals

1.4+2.6=4 so

1.4x+2.6x=-16

4x=-16

divde both sides by 4

x=-4

answer is A

What value of x makes the equation true?1.4x + 2.6x = - 16A. x = - 4B. x = - 13C. x = - 48D. x = - 19

What value of x makes the equation true?

1.4x + 2.6x = - 16

A. x = - 4

B. x = - 13

C. x = - 48

D. x = - 19