Solve the equation. 0.34 x + 0.37( x + 382) = 323.81
A) x = 276
B) x = 267
C) x = 224
D) x = 257
E) none of these

Name: Solve the equation. 0.34 x + 0.37( x + 382) = 323.81 A) x = 276 B) x = 267 C) x = 224 D) x = 257 E) none of these
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First, we need to simplify the left side of the equation by distributing 0.37:

0.34x + 0.37x + 141.34 = 323.81

Combine like terms:

0.71x + 141.34 = 323.81

Subtract 141.34 from both sides:

0.71x = 182.47

Divide both sides by 0.71:

x = 257

Therefore, the answer is D.

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