To solve a linear equation with decimals, we usually begin by multiplying by a power of 10
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To solve a linear equation with decimals, we usually begin by multiplying by a power of 10 so that all coefficients are integers. What is the least power of 10 that will accomplish this goal in each equation?
(a) 0.05x + 0.12(x + 5000) = 940
(b) 0.006(x + 2) = 0.007x + 0.009
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Intermediate Algebra
ISBN: 9780134895987
13th Edition
Authors: Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, Terry McGinnis
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