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12(5 x-4.5)=36 what is the value of x

User LJ Wilson
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Answer:

x=

3 /2

Explanation:

12(5x−4.5)=36

(12)(5x)+(12)(−4.5)=36(Distribute)

60x+−54=36

60x−54=36

Step 2: Add 54 to both sides.

60x−54+54=36+54

60x=90

Step 3: Divide both sides by 60.

60x

60

=

90 /60

x=

3 /2

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