0.2(0.7x - 5) + 0.02 = 1.4(x - 1.6)
0.14x - 1 + 0.02 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 0.98 + 0.02 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 0.96 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 1.4x = -2.24 + 0.96
-1.26x = -1.28
x = -1.28 / -1.26
x = 1.015873
Therefore, the solution for the equation is x = 1.015873.
0.2(0.7x - 5) + 0.02 = 1.4(x - 1.6)
0.14x - 1 + 0.02 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 0.98 + 0.02 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 0.96 = 1.4x - 2.24
0.14x - 1.4x = -2.24 + 0.96
-1.26x = -1.28
x = -1.28 / -1.26
x = 1.015873
Therefore, the solution for the equation is x = 1.015873.