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HELP ME PLEEESE. I need the solution. What is the value of x?

HELP ME PLEEESE. I need the solution. What is the value of x?-example-1
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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

create a proportion: x + 10 = x + x + 10

5 8

cross-multiply: 8(x + 10) = 5(2x + 10)

8x + 80 = 10x + 50

80 = 2x + 50

30 = 2x

15 = x

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