How do you solve 4.4x=26.4?

2 Answers
Apr 18, 2018

x=6

Explanation:

Since x is being multiplied by 4.4, we need to "undo" the multiplication in order to isolate x.

Multiplication is is undone by division, so divide both sides by 4.4.

4.4x4.4=26.44.4

x=6

Apr 18, 2018

If it is the decimals that are giving you a problem do this.

x=6

Explanation:

Given: 4.4x=26.4

Lets get rod of the decimals. Multiply both sides by 10 giving:

44x=264

Divide both sides by 44

4444×x=26444

x=26444
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An informed guess approach for the division using approximation.

Consider 26040

4×5=20<26?
4×6=24<26?
4×7=28>26 so no good

Test:
44×6=264 Spot on!

x=264÷4444÷44=61=6