Question

365x + 125 = 250x + 175

Answer 1

First, set up the equation. 
365x + 125 = 250x + 175 

Second, combine like terms on the same side by subtracting 250x and 125 from both sides.

365x +125 = 250x + 175  
-250x  -125   -250x -125 
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115x = 50

Third, divide both sides by 115 to solve for x.

115x = 50
----      ----
115     115 

Fourth, simplify. 

x=50/115=10/23 or 0.435