Simplify the equation by multiplying and combining like terms:
1.2x + 0.8(x) - 0.8(1.3) = 5.961.2x + 0.8x - 1.04 = 5.962x - 1.04 = 5.96
Add 1.04 to both sides of the equation:
2x = 7
Now, divide by 2 to solve for x:
x = 3.5
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 3.5.
Simplify the equation by multiplying and combining like terms:
1.2x + 0.8(x) - 0.8(1.3) = 5.96
1.2x + 0.8x - 1.04 = 5.96
2x - 1.04 = 5.96
Add 1.04 to both sides of the equation:
2x = 7
Now, divide by 2 to solve for x:
x = 3.5
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 3.5.