Algebra distribution problem

the -4x and +4x cancel so you are left with 2=5x.

Finally, you divide each side by 5 to isolate the x so you get x=2/5.

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Now that you hopefully understand the concept let's do your problem.

So we are going to multiply 0.381 by .05 AND -2x.

You get: .01905-.762x=x

So now we solve for x (isolate it).

Add .762x to each side so you get..

.01905=1.762x

Now divide each side by 1.762 and you get:

.0108=x

However, if you round this you would get .011

Hope this helps! :)