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Decimals on Both Sides

Part of the Fundamentals section of Coddy's Algebra journey. Lesson 60 of 61.

The third challenge has $x$ on both sides and decimal coefficients. Gather the $x$ terms on the side with the larger coefficient, gather the numbers on the other side, then divide. If you prefer to work with whole numbers, multiply every term by 10 first and then solve as usual.

Challenge

Hard

Solve the equation $1.5x-2 = 0.5x+4$ for $x$ .

Try it yourself

1.5x-2 = 0.5x+4

Get $x$ alone

Test yourself

This lesson includes a short quiz. Start the lesson to answer it and track your progress.

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