Question

1.4x + 1.5x = -5.7

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

$1.4x + 1.5x=(1.4 + 1.5)x=2.9x$, so the equation becomes $2.9x=-5.7$.

Step2: Solve for x

Divide both sides of the equation $2.9x=-5.7$ by 2.9, we get $x=\frac{-5.7}{2.9}=-\frac{57}{29}$.

Answer:

$x =-\frac{57}{29}$