Answer:
x = 15
Explanation:
You're trying to solve for x by doing two-step equations.
120- 4.5x = 45 + 0.5x
Add 4.5x to both sides and subtract 45 to both sides.
**Note I did 2 things at once to make it easier to look at.
120-45 = 4.5x + 0.5x
75 = 5x
Now divide 75 by 5
x = 15