5.1(x+2)=1.2

Solution for 5.1(x+2)=1.2 equation:

Simplifying
5.1(x + 2) = 1.2

Reorder the terms:
5.1(2 + x) = 1.2
(2 * 5.1 + x * 5.1) = 1.2
(10.2 + 5.1x) = 1.2

Solving
10.2 + 5.1x = 1.2

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-10.2' to each side of the equation.
10.2 + -10.2 + 5.1x = 1.2 + -10.2

Combine like terms: 10.2 + -10.2 = 0.0
0.0 + 5.1x = 1.2 + -10.2
5.1x = 1.2 + -10.2

Combine like terms: 1.2 + -10.2 = -9
5.1x = -9

Divide each side by '5.1'.
x = -1.764705882

Simplifying
x = -1.764705882