8.9 - 1.4x + (-6.5x) + 3.4 simplify this expression

12.3 - 7.9x

Step-by-step explanation:

I added the numbers without variables first then I added the numbers with variables:

8.9+3.4 = 12.3

-1.4x + - 6.5x = - 7.9x

x = 1.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the expression

8.9 - 1.4x + (-6.5x) + 3.4

8.9 - 1.4x + (-6.5x) + 3.4

collect like terms

8.9 + 3.4 - 1.4x - 6.5x

12.3 - 7.9 x = 0

take 7.9x to the left side

12.3 = 7.9x

divide both sides by 7.9

x = 12.3/7.9

x = 1.55696202532

x = 1.6