What is the correct answer to the equation

0.4 (5x - 12) + 0.5x = 15.2

Answer:x=8

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

0.4 (5x-12) + 0.5x=15.2

(0.4) (5x) + (0.4) (-12) + 0.5x=15.2 (Distribute)

2x+-4.8+0.5x=15.2

(2x+0.5x) + (-4.8) = 15.2 (Combine Like Terms)

2.5x+-4.8=15.2

2.5x-4.8=15.2

Step 2: Add 4.8 to both sides.

2.5x-4.8+4.8=15.2+4.8

2.5x=20

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2.5.

2.5x

2.5

=

20

2.5

x=8