document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=891997>Question 891997</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 500=.75x-(750+.25x) solve the whole equation but please provide steps. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Multiply thru by 4 to eliminate fractions<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2000 = 3x - (3000 + x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2000 = 3x + (-1)(3000 + x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Distribute the -1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2000 = 3x - 3000 - x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Add 3000<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5000 = 3x - x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5000 = 2x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 2500 </SPAN>\n" );
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