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Recap: Decimals

Part of the Fundamentals section of Coddy's Algebra journey. Lesson 42 of 61.

Challenge

Medium

Solve the equation $0.3x+4 = 0.1x+5$ for $x$ .

Try it yourself

0.3x+4 = 0.1x+5

Get $x$ alone

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5Tidying First

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3Negative Numbers

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