ANSWER
x = 20
Step-by-step explanation
The equation given can be express as
y = 0.25x + 50
y = 0.30x + 40
Since, both equations are functions
Equate the two functions together
0.25x + 50 = 0.30x + 40
Collect the like terms
0.25x - 0.30x = 40 - 50
x(0.25 - 0.30) =-10
x(-0.5) = -10
-0.5x = -10
Divide both sides by -0.5
-0.5x / -0.5 = -10/-0.5
x = 10/0.5
x = 20
When collecting the like terms, we isolate values with the same variables from values with a different variables.
If a positive sign crosses an equality sign it automatically becomes a negative sign and if a negative sign crosses an equality operator it automatically becomes a positive sign