Answer:
x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
0.2x-8=0.4x-7
First, add 8 to both sides.
0.2x-8+8=0.4x-7+8
0.2x=0.4x-1
Next, subtract 0.4x from both sides.
0.2x-0.4x=0.4x-1-0.4x
-0.2x=1
Divide both sides by -0.2:
-0.2x/-0.2=1/-0.2
x=-5
