2(x + 0.5) + 10(5.24) = 5(3)(x) + 7(x + 2.2) ------ Multiplying by LCD, 10 2x + 1 + 52.4 = 15x + 7x + 15.4 2x + 53.4 = 22x + 15.4 2x - 22x = 15.4 - 53.4 - 20x = - 38