What is the value of x in the equation? Round to the nearest hundredths place. 0 point 4 5 times open paren x plus 1 point 6 close paren plus 5 x is equal to 18

Distribute 0.45: 0.45x + 0.72 + 5x = 18. Combine like terms and subtract 0.72 to get 5.45x = 17.28, so x = 17.28 ÷ 5.45 ≈ 3.1706. Rounded to the nearest hundredth, x is 3.17, choice D.

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