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

VladLosev answered Jun 15, 2021

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