Question: 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

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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