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Solve for x: 2 over 5 (x − 2) = 4x. (1 point) 2 over 9 9 negative 2 over 9 negative 9 over 2

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ANSWER


x = - (2)/(9)

Step-by-step explanation

The given equation is :


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

We multiply both sides by
(5)/(2)


(5)/(2) \cdot(2)/(5)(x - 2) = 4x * (5)/(2)

We simplify to obtain:


x - 2 = 10x

Group similar terms to obtain:


- 2 = 10x - x

Simplify the right hand side.


- 2 = 9x

Divide both sides by 9.


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


- (2)/(9) = x

Or


x = - (2)/(9)

The second choice is correct

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