Solve the equation

1.4x - .8 = .3(4 - 5x)

and check your answer

 

1.4x - .8 = .3(4 - 5x)
1.4x - .8 = 1.2 - 1.5x		 Apply the distributive law to the right hand side.
Show work. Multiply both sides by 10 so as to create an equivalent equation with no decimals in it.

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