Question 550745
{{{0.75x+0.26=2.885}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{1000(0.75x+0.26)=1000(2.885)}}} Multiply both sides by 1000 to clear out the decimals.



{{{750x+260=2885}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{750x=2885-260}}} Subtract {{{260}}} from both sides.



{{{750x=2625}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(2625)/(750)}}} Divide both sides by {{{750}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=7/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=7/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=3.5}}}