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Multiply both sides of each linear equation by a power of 10 that is sufficiently large to clear the decimal.

Example: 0.34x = 13.6.

There are two places to the right of the decimal point, on the left side; there is one place to the right of the decimal point, on the right side.

If you multiply both sides by 100, you get

34x = 1,360.

That result clears all decimals, and you might find it easier to solve. You don't have to do that, but many will say that that makes it easier for them.

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