Question

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

Solve step by step for X.
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Answer 1

Distribute 4.5 to 8- x and distribute -2.5 to 3x-24 to get 36-4.5x+36+102-7.5x+60, then add like terms to get  3x=90

Answer 2

4.5(8-x)+36=102-2.5(3x-24)
36-4.5x+36=162-7.5x
3x=90
x=30