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Can you help me solve this equation

Can you help me solve this equation-example-1
User Amethyst
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2.5x + 4.5 = 12
- 4.5 -4.5
2.5x = 7.5
x = 3
User Lolpez
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(5x+9)/2 = 12
Let's multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of the dividend.
5x + 9 = 24
Subtract 9 from both sides
5x = 15
Divide by 5
x = 3
So, the answer is 3.
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