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Find the value of x to the nearest tenth.
a. 17.3
b. 9.0
c. 16.0
d. 25.0

Find the value of x to the nearest tenth. a. 17.3 b. 9.0 c. 16.0 d. 25.0-example-1
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The answer is B because 3x-2 is 1/2 of 50 so you set 3x-2 = 25. Then you solve for x.
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(3x - 2)/ 50 = 21/(21 + 21)
(3x - 2)/50 = 21/42
(3x - 2)/50 = 1/2
2(3x - 2) = 1 * 50
6x - 4 = 50
6x = 54
x = 9

Answer is B. 9.0

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