Can someone plz help? Only have a hour...I'll make crown the best and triple the points!!!

Answer:
x= 3.57
Step-by-step explanation:
32 ( x + 2.5) = 114.24
32* x + 32* 2.5= 114.24
32x + 80= 114.24
-80 -80
32x= 114.24
/ 32 /32
x= 3.57
for the part that says convince me, we can use the eqution
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