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The product of 6 and a number , x is twice the difference of x and 5. Solve for variable x. Need help here the choice

A.-1.25
B.1.25
C.-2.5
D.2.5

User Srmark
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Answer:

Explanation:

Answer:

B. X=5

Explanation:

To solve this problem, first, you have to isolate the value of x from one side of the equation.

First, divide by 4 from both sides of an equation.

Solve.

|0.5x-2.5|=0

0.5x-2.5=0

x=5

Therefore the correct answer is x=5.

User Dmitriy Mozgovoy
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Answer: I think D

Explanation:

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