x = 41.75 for the 1st equation, x = 2.64 for the second equation. Let's solve the 1st equation. 2 1/2 x - 3/4(2x+5) = 38 Get rid of the fractions and make everything decimal 2.5x - 0.75(2x + 5) = 38 Distribute the 0.75 to get rid of the parenthesis. 2.5x - 1.5x - 3.75 = 38 Combine the x terms x - 3.75 = 38 Add 3.75 to both sides x = 41.75 So the value of X for the 1st equation is 41.75 Now let's solve the 2nd equation. 0.9(x + 1.4) â’ 2.3 + 0.1x = 1.6 Distribute the 0.9 to get rid of the parenthesis 0.9x + 1.26 - 2.3 + 0.1x = 1.6 Combine terms x -1.04 = 1.6 Add 1.04 to both sides x = 2.64 And the value of X for the 2nd equation is 2.64