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If anyone can solve this gets a $10 gamestop card i already got the codeSolve for x. Show each step of the solution. 2.5(10 - x) + 10 = 72 – 1.5(5x + 12)

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Consider the given equation:


2.5(10-x)+10 = 72 -1.5(5x+12)

Applying distributive property,
a(b+c) = ab + ac


(2.5 * 10) + (2.5 * -x) + 10 = 72 - (1.5 * 5x) + (-1.5 * 12)


25 - 2.5x + 10 = 72 - 7.5x - 18

Adding and subtracting like terms, we get


35-2.5x = 54 - 7.5x


35 - 54 = 2.5x -7.5x


-19 = -5x


x = (19)/(5)

x = 3.8

So, the value of 'x' in the given equation is 3.8

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