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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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Answer:


x = -56

Explanation:

Given


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

Required

Find x


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

Solve for x


x = -(14)/(0.25)


x = -56

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