Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Combine like terms:
5.8x = 39.44
Divide both sides by 5.8
Answer is -6.8
[tex]x = - 6.8[/tex]
[tex]1. \: 5.8x = - 39.44 \\ 2. \: x = - \frac{39.44}{5.8} \\ 3. \: x = - 6.8[/tex]