Answer:
x = -4.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
0.1x + 0.008 = 0.06x − 0.172
Collect like terms
0.1x - 0.06x = -0.172 - 0.008
0.04x = - 0.18
x = -0.18/0.04
x = -4.5
Check:
0.1x + 0.008 = 0.06x − 0.172
0.1(-4.5) + 0.008 = 0.06(-4.5) - 0.172
- 0.45 + 0.008 = -0.27 - 0.172
-0.442 = -0.442
