Type the correct answer in each box. Round numbers to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
Solve the equation by filling out the table.

-0.5x − 2 = 2x−1 − 5

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ANSWER

[tex]x = 1.6[/tex]

EXPLANATION

The given equation is:

[tex] - 0.5x - 2 = 2x - 1 - 6[/tex]

Group similar terms to obtain:

[tex] - 0.5x - 2x = - 5 - 1 + 2[/tex]

Simplify similar terms,

[tex] - 2.5x = - 4[/tex]

Divide both sides by -2.5

[tex]x = \frac{ - 4}{ - 2.5} [/tex]

[tex]x = 1.6[/tex]

Answer: see table completed.

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