SOLUTION: how can I reslove this equation: 60-89(60-89x)/2

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Question 87818: how can I reslove this equation:
60-89(60-89x)/2
Answer by jayanthihemkos@yahoo.com(87) About Me  (Show Source):
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60-89(60-89x)/2
The sum has to be
60 = 89(60-89x)/2
60*2 = 89(60-89x)/2*2
120 = 89*60 - 89*89x
120 = 5340 - 7921x
120+7921x = 5340-7921x+7921x
7921x+120-120 = 5340 -120
7921x = 5220
7921x/7921 = 5220/7921
x = 5220/7921
x = 0.659