Solve for $x$ in the equation $-2x+4.4=23.8$.

• A. $x=\mathrm{-12.7}$
• B. $x=9.7$
• C. $x=\mathrm{-9.7}$
• D. $x=12.7$

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Start with the given equation: \(-2x + 4.4 = 23.8\).
2. Isolate the term containing \(x\) by subtracting 4.4 from both sides: \(-2x + 4.4 - 4.4 = 23.8 - 4.4\), which simplifies to \(-2x = 23.8 - 4.4\).
3. Calculate the right side subtraction (but do not finalize the number): \(-2x = \text{(result of } 23.8 - 4.4 \text{)}\).
4. Solve for \(x\) by dividing both sides of the equation by \(-2\): \(x = \frac{\text{(result of } 23.8 - 4.4 \text{)}}{-2}\).
5. Simplify the fraction to find the value of \(x\) (this will give you the solution).