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What is the solution to the equation 5 x + 0.25 = 7 x minus 0.05?

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Answer:

x = 0.15

Explanation:

5 x + 0.25 = 7 x minus 0.05

5x + 0.25 = 7x - 0.05

0.25 + 0.05 = 7x - 5x

0.3 = 2x

x = 0.15

User Mayura
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Answer:

x = .15

Explanation:

5 x + 0.25 = 7 x minus 0.05

5 x + 0.25 = 7 x - 0.05

Subtract 5x from each side

5 x-5x + 0.25 = 7 x - 0.05-5x

.25 = 2x - .05

Add .05 to each side

.25+.05 = 2x-.05+.05

.3 = 2x

Divide each side by 2

.3/2 = 2x/2

.15 =x

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