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3(4x – 2.5) = 5(0.4x + 10) + 33
what is the solution? ASAP

User Jerdak
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Answer:

3(4x - 2.5) = 5(0.4x + 10) + 33

3•(4•x - 2.5) = 5•(0.4•x + 10) + 33

10x = 90.5

x = 181/ 20

= 9.05

Explanation:

User Bennlich
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Answer:

x = 9.05

Explanation:

Start by eliminating parentheses.

12x -7.5 = 2.0x +50 +33

10x = 90.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 7.5-2x

x = 9.05 . . . . . . . . . . divide by 10