![To solve the equation \( 23.5 - 2(x + 5) = 25x \), follow these steps:
1. Distribute the \(-2\) on the left side:
\[
23.5 - 2x - 10 = 25x
\]
2. Simplify the left side:
\[
13.5 - 2x = 25x
\]
3. Add \(2x\) to both sides:
\[
13.5 = 27x
\]
4. Divide both sides by \(27\):
\[
x = \frac{13.5}{27} = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5
\]
Thus, the value of \(x\) is \(0.5\).](https://theinternetioimages-f2htc2ggcrath6d7.z01.azurefd.net/$web/askai/7dec4cfc-488e-4b35-8dec-f151d38061ea.webp)
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Question: What is the value of x if 23.5 – 2(x + 5) = 25x?
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To find the value of \( x \) in the equation \( 23.5 - 2(x + 5) = 25x \), follow these steps: Start with the equation: \[ 23.5 - 2(x + 5) = 25x \] Distribute \(-2\) inside the parentheses: \[ 23.5 - 2x - 10 = 25x \] Combine like terms on the left side: \[ 13.5 - 2x = 25x \] Move \( -2x \) to the right side by adding \( 2x \) to both sides: \[ 13.5 = 27x \] Solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 27: \[ x = \frac{13.5}{27} \] Simplify the fraction: \[ x = \frac{1.5}{3} = \frac{1}{2} \] So, the value of \( x \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \).
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