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01-04-2021
Mathematics

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Solve for x In the equation.

Solve for x In the equation class=

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akposevictor akposevictor

06-04-2021

Answer:

x = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] \frac{2x - 5}{x + 8} = \frac{22.5}{20} [/tex]

Cross multiply

[tex] (2x - 5)*20 = (x + 8)*22.5 [/tex]

[tex] 40x - 100 = 22.5x + 180 [/tex]

Collect like terms

40x - 22.5x = 100 + 180

17.5x = 280

Divide both sides by 17.5

x = 280/17.5

x = 16

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