3.4(x+1.58)= - 11.288
Step 1: Distribute 3.4 to the numbers inside the parentheses (x+1.58)
3.4x + (3.4×1.58)= - 11.288
3.4x + 5.372 = -11.288
Step 2: Bring 5.372 to the right side by subtracting it to both sides
3.4x + (5.372 - 5.372 ) = (-11.288 - 5.372)
3.4x + (0) = (-16.66)
3.4x = -16.66
Step 3: Isolate x by dividing 3.4 to both sides
[tex]\frac{3.4x}{3.4} = \frac{-16.66}{3.4}[/tex]
x = -4.9
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