How do you solve #0.20x + 0.25( 70) = 27.5#?

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Miriam G.
Apr 5, 2018

#x=50#

Explanation:

#0.20x+0.25(70)=27.5#

Combine like terms
#0.2x+17.5=27.5#

Subtract #17.5# from both sides
#0.2x=10#

Convert decimal to fraction (if you want)
#2/10x=10#

Multiply both sides by #10#
#2x=100#

Divide both sides by #2#
#x=50#

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