Answer:
x = 40
Step-by-step explanation:

So, you need to take the $45 and multiply it by 50%, then take that product and add it to 45.
By distributive property, 8 x (14 + 7) = (8 x 14) + (8 x 7)
6x-5=3x+4
+5 +5
6x=3x+9
-3x -3x
3x=9
(divide both sides by 3)
x=3