To solve the equation \( 5x - 1.2 = -7.4 - 1.9 \), we first simplify the right side of the equation:
- Calculate \( -7.4 - 1.9 \): \[ -7.4 - 1.9 = -9.3 \]
Now the equation becomes: \[ 5x - 1.2 = -9.3 \]
Next, add \( 1.2 \) to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 5x = -9.3 + 1.2 \] \[ 5x = -8.1 \]
Finally, divide both sides by \( 5 \) to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{-8.1}{5} \] \[ x = -1.62 \]
The solution to the equation is: \[ x = -1.62 \]