Question

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Answer 1

4.5(4-x) + 36 = 202 - 2.5(3x + 28)

Distributive property

18 - 4.5x + 36 = 202 - 7.5x - 70

Combine like terms

-4.5x + 54 = -7.5x + 132

Add 7.5x to both sides

           3x = 78

Divide both sides by 3

              x = 26