SOLUTION: 10x + 75 = 150.

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Question 628042: 10x + 75 = 150.
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Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x + 75 = 150
Subtract 75 from each side of the equation
10x + 75 - 75 = 150 - 75
Combine like terms:
75 - 75 = 0
150 - 75 = 75
Therefore:
10x = 75
Divide each side by 10
10x/10 = 75/10
x = 15/2 = 7.5

The Answer:

x = 15/2 = 7.5

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x%2B75=150 Start with the given equation.


10x=150-75 Subtract 75 from both sides.


10x=75 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2875%29%2F%2810%29 Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x.


x=15%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=15%2F2

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