Solve for x : show each step of the solution. 4.5 (8-x) + 36 = 102-2.5 (3x+24).

4.5 (8-x) + 36=102-2.5 (3x+24)

36-4.5x+36=102-7.5x+60

36 & 36 cancel out then 102-60

-4.5x=7.5x+42

7.5 &7.5 cancel out

-4.5:7.5

-12x=42

-12x & - 12x cancel out

42:-12 = - 3.5

x = - 3.5