how do I solve for x in the following equation:
1.2 ($1,364,994,000 + x) = $1, 807,626,000 + x
To solve for x in the given equation, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.
1. Distribute 1.2 to the terms inside the parentheses:
1.2 * $1,364,994,000 + 1.2 * x = $1,807,626,000 + x
Now, simplify the equation:
$1,637,992,800 + 1.2x = $1,807,626,000 + x
2. Move similar terms to the same side of the equation. In this case, move x to the left side and move $1,807,626,000 to the right side:
1.2x - x = $1,807,626,000 - $1,637,992,800
0.2x = $169,633,200
3. Solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.2:
x = ($169,633,200) / 0.2
x = $848,166,000
Therefore, x is equal to $848,166,000.