SOLUTION: B) 500+22x=360+28x How do I figure out the value of x?

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Question 442239: B) 500+22x=360+28x
How do I figure out the value of x?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
500+22x=360+28x
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Subtract 22x from both sides.
Subtract 360 from both sides.
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140 = 6x
Divide both sides by 6 to get:
x = 23 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.