Solve for x. Show each step of the solution. Show all work. 4.5(8-x)+36-2.5(3x+24)=102

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4.5(8 - x) + 36 = 102 - 2.5(3x + 24)

36 - 4.5x + 36 = 102 - 7.5x - 60

72 - 4.5x = 42 - 7.5x

-4.5x + 7.5x = 42 - 72

3x = - 30

x = -30/3

x = -10 <===

Hope this helps!

Adam Brown answered May 6, 2019

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