I can't get this problem, Help

latresa31s

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I have tried this problem in different was please tell me what I am doing wrong.

Solve; Check solution and show check: 0.3x – 0.4(4 – x) = 4.7
0.3x – 0.4(4-x) = 4.7
.3x – 1.6 + 4x = 4.7
.3x + .4x – 1.6 = 4.7
.7 x – 1.6 = 4.7
+ 1.6 = +1.6
.7 x = 6.3
.7x .7x
x = 9
 
To check the solution to any "solving" problem, plug your answer back into the original question.

. . . . .Checking "x = 9":

. . . . .0.3(9) - 0.4(4 - (9)) ?=? 4.7

. . . . .2.7 - 0.4(-5) ?=? 4.7

. . . . .2.7 + 2.0 ?=? 4.7

. . . . .4.7 = 4.7

On what basis do you believe your solution to be incorrect?

Eliz.
 
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