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Solve the equation for x. show each step of the solution. name the justification for each step of the solution. 9/2(8-x)+36=102-5/2(3x+24)

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The answer is x= -10. To get this answer you have to simplify both sides of the equation, distribute, and combine the like terms. The second step is to add 15/2x to both sides. Step 3 is to subtract 72 from both sides, then divide both sides by 3