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Does anyone know the answer to this question.....0.5x + 1.75 = 10

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Answer:

x = 16.5

Explanation:

0.5x + 1.75 = 10

Subtract 1.75 from both sides:

0.5x = 8.25

Divide both sides by 0.5

x = 16.5

Check your work!

0.5(16.5) + 1.75 = 10

8.25 + 1.75 = 10

10 = 10

x = 16.5

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