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Solve the equation for x 120(2x − 2) = 240

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1 vote

Answer:

The answer is 2

Explanation:

To find this, follow the order of operations as laid out below.

120(2x - 2) = 240 ----> Divide both sides by 120

2x - 2 = 2 ----> Add 2 to both sides

2x = 4 ------> Divide both sides by 2

x = 2

User Daroczig
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Answer: x= 2

Explanation:

120(2x - 2) = 240

open the bracket

240x - 240 = 240

collect like terms

240x = 240 + 240

240x = 480

Divide bothside by 240

240x/240 = 480/240

x= 2

User Hps
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