Question

275x=500-125xlt="275x = 500 - 125x " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

The value of x is 1.25 or 1 1/4

Explanation
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275x=500-125x 
Move variable to the left side and change its sign
275x+125x=500
Collect the like terms
275x+125x=500 =====> 400x=500
Divide both sides of the equation by 400
400x/400=500 =======> x=5/4 which is the same as 1 1/4 or 1.25
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