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  • 10-01-2019
  • Mathematics
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suppose x=0.5(300-x). what is the value of x?

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Ammimochi
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  • 14-01-2019

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x = 150 - 0.5x

Add 0.5x to both sides

x + 0.5x = 150

Simplify x + 0.5x to 1.5x

1.5x = 150

Divide both sides by 1.5

x = 150/1.5

Simplify 150/1.5 to 100

x = 100

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