Question

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Which value of x makes the equation 0.75(x + 20) = 2 + 0.5(x - 2) true?
a. -56
b. 64
c. 56
d. -64

Answer 1

A) -56

Explanation:

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

0.75x+15=2+0.5x-1

0.75x-0.5x+15=2-1

0.25x+15=1

0.25x=1-15

0.25x=-14

x=-14/0.25

x=-56