Explain the steps in solving 2.14 x - 12.18 = -5.76, and write the solution to the equation. (100pts)

2.14x - 12.18 = -5.76

Isolate the x, do the opposite of PEMDAS (Parenthesis, Exponents (and roots), Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction).

2.14x - 12.18 = - 5.76

First add 12.18 to both sides to isolate the x

2.14x - 12.18 (+12.18) = - 5.76 (+12.18)
2.14x = - 5.76 + 12.18
2.14x = 6.42

Next, isolate the x by dividing 2.14 from both sides

2.14x/2.14 = 6.42/2.14
x = 6.42/2.14
x = 3

3 is your solution to the equation

hope this helps

128/3reason being 5 and 1/3 = 16/316/3 • 2/3 = 32/31 and 1/3 = 4/3 32/3 • 4/3 this will equal 128/3

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