Isolate x: First, let's isolate x by multiplying both sides of the equation by (0.50−x).7×(0.50−x)=2x
Distribute 7: Now, distribute 7 to both terms inside the parentheses.7×0.50−7×x=2x
Move terms with x: Next, let's move all terms involving x to one side of the equation.7×0.50=2x+7×x
Combine like terms: Combine like terms by factoring out x on the right side of the equation.7×0.50=x(2+7)
Divide by (2+7): Now, divide both sides by (2+7) to solve for x.x=2+77×0.50
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator by multiplying 7 and 0.50.x=2+70.50×7
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator by multiplying 7 and 0.50.x=2+70.50×7Finally, we can leave the answer in this form or rationalize the denominator, but since the prompt doesn't ask for it, we'll leave it as is.
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