Question

Solve for x: 2 over 5 (x − 2) = 4x

Answer 1

Explanation:

2/((5(X-2))=4X

2/(5X-10)=4X

2=4X(5X-10)

2=20X-40

42=20X

X=42/20

Answer 2

x = -
`(2)/(9)`

Explanation:

given the equation

`(2)/(5)`(x - 2) = 4x

multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction

2(x - 2) = 20x

2x - 4 = 20x ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 4 = 18x ( divide both sides by 18 )

x = -
`(4)/(18)` = -
`(2)/(9)`