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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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X = -3
Pull out the like terms: -7x - 21 = -7 × ( x + 3)
Solve: -7 = 0
Solve: x + 3 = 0
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation
So, x = -3