SOLUTION: 25(x-4)+3x=77-2(x-3)

Question 294824: 25(x-4)+3x=77-2(x-3)
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, unlockmath:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solved by pluggable solver: Linear Equation Solver

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

Answer by unlockmath(1688) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
This 25(x-4)+3x=77-2(x-3) can be expanded out to:
25x-100+3x=77-2x+6 Now combine like terms and add 100 to both sides to get:
28x=-2x+183 Add 2x from both sides and divide by 30 to get:
x=183/30 or 6.1
Check the answer in the original to see if it comes out OK.
RJ
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