Step by step:
The equation is: y = 0.50x + 35
Now you’re going to plug 52 in y as the total.
52 = 0.50x + 35
-35 = 0.50x -35
(Then subtract both sides by 35)
It will equals to: 17 = 0.50x
17 = 0.50x
———= ———-
0.50 = 0.50
Now divide both sides by 0.50)
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