Let's solve the equation step by step:
-4 + 5(x+3) - 1 = 7.2 - 5(x-2)
First, distribute the 5 on the left side and the 5 on the right side.
-4 + 5x + 15 - 1 = 7.2 - 5x + 10
Combine like terms on both sides.
5x + 10 = 2.2 - 5x + 10
Subtract 10 from both sides.
5x = -2.8 - 5x
Add 5x to both sides.
10x = -2.8
Divide by 10 on both sides.
x = -0.28
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -0.28.
Let's solve the equation step by step:
-4 + 5(x+3) - 1 = 7.2 - 5(x-2)
First, distribute the 5 on the left side and the 5 on the right side.
-4 + 5x + 15 - 1 = 7.2 - 5x + 10
Combine like terms on both sides.
5x + 10 = 2.2 - 5x + 10
Subtract 10 from both sides.
5x = -2.8 - 5x
Add 5x to both sides.
10x = -2.8
Divide by 10 on both sides.
x = -0.28
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -0.28.