1.6(x-6)=-0.4

Solution for 1.6(x-6)=-0.4 equation:

Simplifying
1.6(x + -6) = -0.4

Reorder the terms:
1.6(-6 + x) = -0.4
(-6 * 1.6 + x * 1.6) = -0.4
(-9.6 + 1.6x) = -0.4

Solving
-9.6 + 1.6x = -0.4

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '9.6' to each side of the equation.
-9.6 + 9.6 + 1.6x = -0.4 + 9.6

Combine like terms: -9.6 + 9.6 = 0.0
0.0 + 1.6x = -0.4 + 9.6
1.6x = -0.4 + 9.6

Combine like terms: -0.4 + 9.6 = 9.2
1.6x = 9.2

Divide each side by '1.6'.
x = 5.75

Simplifying
x = 5.75