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What is the value of x in the equation 1. 5(x + 4) – 3 = 4. 5(x – 2)? 3 4 5 9.

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Answer:

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

1.5(4+x)−3=4.5(x−2)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1.5(4+x)−3=4.5(x−2)

(1.5)(4)+(1.5)(x)+−3=(4.5)(x)+(4.5)(−2)(Distribute)

6+1.5x+−3=4.5x+−9

(1.5x)+(6+−3)=4.5x−9(Combine Like Terms)

1.5x+3=4.5x−9

1.5x+3=4.5x−9

Step 2: Subtract 4.5x from both sides.

1.5x+3−4.5x=4.5x−9−4.5x

−3x+3=−9

Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.

−3x+3−3=−9−3

−3x=−12

Step 4: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x−3=−12−3

x=4

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