Explain the steps in solving 2.14 x - 12.18 = - 5.76, and write the solution to the equation.

2.14x-12.18=-5.76 you want to isolate the variable by itself on one side of the equal sign by performing reverse operations on both sides of the equation ...

first, add 12.18 to both sides

2.14x=6.42 divide both sides by 2.14

x=3