SOLUTION: If the amount that 66% of 275 exceeds 75% of 150 is equal to 2x-5, find the value of x. Thanks for your help.

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Question 988845: If the amount that 66% of 275 exceeds 75% of 150 is equal to 2x-5, find the value of x. Thanks for your help.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the amount that 66% of 275 exceeds 75% of 150 is equal to 2x-5, find the value of x. Thanks for your help.
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0.66*275 - 0.75*150 = 2x-5
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69 = 2x-5
2x = 74
x = 37
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Cheers,
Stan H.