SOLUTION: Solve the equation for x: 6.5(4 + x) = 7.5x + 10. Please help by providing steps. Thanks.

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Question 725150: Solve the equation for x: 6.5(4 + x) = 7.5x + 10.
Please help by providing steps. Thanks.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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6.5(4 + x) = 7.5x + 10
Distribute the 6.5
26+6.5x=7.5x+10
Subtract 6.5x from both sides to get x on just one side of equal sign
26+(6.5x-6.5x)=(7.5x-6.5x)+10
26=1x+10
Subtract 10 from each side
(26-10)=x+(10-10)
16=x
Hope that helps