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What are the steps for solving: 2/4(5x-6)=27 ?

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Explanation:

Hi, I hope your days going well! Here are our steps to solve this problem.

1. Distribute

2/4 (5x) + 2/4(-6)=27

5/2x+(-3)=27

2. Isolate the variable

5/2+(-3) +3= 27+3

5/2x= 30

3. Multiply both sides by 2/5

2/5 x 5/2x= 30 x 2/5

x=12

I hope this helps!

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