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Question 302256: I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me with this problem. I tried the solver but I don't know if I don't understand what it said or what, so now I'm more confused than ever. Thanks a lot I'd be grateful. The equation is
20x=9900+4.50x

Found 2 solutions by london maths tutor, stanbon:
Answer by london maths tutor(243) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20x=9900+4.50x
20x - 4.5x = 9900
15.5x = 9900
x = 9900 ÷ 15.5
x = 638.71

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20x=9900+4.50x
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subtract 4.5x from both sides to get:
15.5x = 9900
divide both sides by 15.5 to get:
x = 638.71
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Cheers,
Stan H.