Question 199748
{{{x+0.07x+16=259.96}}}
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First group all "like" terms together on each side of the equation:
{{{x+0.07x=259.96-16}}}
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Now you can combine the like terms:
{{{1.07x=243.96}}}
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Next, solve for x and you are done:
{{{highlight(x=228)}}}
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