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Solve the equation 0.50x+0.15(50) = 42.5 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. X=B. The solution is all real numbers C There is no solution.

Solve the equation 0.50x+0.15(50) = 42.5 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary-example-1
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0.50x + 0.15(50) = 42.5

Solve the multiplication

0.50x + 7.5 = 42.5

Subtract 7.5 from both sides of the equation:

0.50x+7.5-7.5 = 42.5-7.5

0.50x = 35

Divide both sides by 0.50

0.50x/0.50 = 35/0.50

x = 70

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