Let's solve your equation step-by-step. 9.7x+8.2=5.9x−7 Step 1: Subtract 5.9x from both sides. 9.7x+8.2−5.9x=5.9x −7−5.9x3.8x+8.2=−7 Step 2: Subtract 8.2 from both sides. 3.8x+8.2−8.2=−7−8.2 3.8x=−15.2 Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.8. 3.8x/3.8=−15.2/3.8 x=−4
