Mr. James had written two math tests. First test was worth 25% where he scored 40 marks out of x and second test was worth 75% where he scored 60 marks out of 2x. Determine the value of x if Mr. Jam es has an average of 50% in the course. Please show your detailed explanation with steps.

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Mr. James had written two math tests. First test was worth 25% where he scored 40 marks out
of x and second test was worth 75% where he scored 60 marks out of 2x. Determine the value
of x if Mr. James has an average of 50% in the course. Please show your detailed explanation
with steps.
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