Please solve for x!!

See below, please!

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this is a line segment, the two segments sum is going to be equal to the larger sum. Here's the equationL 5+x-2=2x-2. This simplifies to x+3=2x-2. Solve this, and we get x=5.

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total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98