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  • 10-03-2022
  • SAT
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Which value of x makes the equation 0. 75(x + 20) = 2 + 0. 5(x - 2) true?

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abdullahfaraz3 abdullahfaraz3
  • 10-03-2022

Answer:

-56

Explanation:

From the equation:

0.75(x + 20) = 2 + 0.5(x - 2)

Open brackets

0.75x + 15 = 2 + 0.5x - 1

Collect like terms

0.75x - 0.5x = 2 - 1 - 15

0.25x = - 14

Divide both sides by 0.25

x = -56

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