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Solve for x:2/5 (x - 2) = 4x

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Answer:

x= -2/9

Explanation:

2(x-2)/5=4x

2(x-2)=4x*5

2(x-2)=20x

x-2=20x/2

x-2=10x

-2=10x-x

9x= -2

x= -2/9

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