How do you solve #2.5( x + 2) + 4.5+ 1.5( x - 3) = 15#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-05T17:57:18

#x = 2.5#

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis
Step 2) Combine like terms
Step 3) Solve for #x# while keeping the equatíon balanced

#2.5x + 5 + 4.5 + 1.5x - 4.5 = 15#

#2.5x + 1.5x + 5 + 4.5 - 4.5 = 15#

#4x + 5 = 15#

#4x + 5 - 5 = 15 - 5#

#4x = 10#

#(4x)/4 = 10/4#

#x = 2.5#