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(x-2)= - 1/4(x-8) what does x equal?

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Answer:

x = 16/5.

As a decimal this would be x = 3.2.

Explanation:

On the right, distribute the -1/4 to the (x - 8). Do this by multiplying -1/4 to each term in the parenthesis. Then, solve for x by combining like terms.

User Anfuca
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Answer:

16/5 or 3 1/5 i think

Explanation:

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