Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

x = $\frac{149}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the equation by the lowest common multiple of 8 and 16, to eliminate the fractions in the equation.

The lowest common multiple is 16

2x - 144 = 5 ( add 144 to both sides )

2x = 149 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = $\frac{149}{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

 x = 149/2 or x = 74.5

Step-by-step explanation:

GCF = 16

2x - 144 = 5

2x = 149

 x = 149/2 or x = 74.5