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What is 1/5(x-2)=10 wats the value of x

User ChamingaD
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Answer:

x = 52

Explanation:

-multiply both sides by 5

5 times 1/5 (x - 2) = 10 times 5

-simplify

x - 2 = 50

-add 2 to both sides

x - 2 + 2 = 50 + 2

-simplify

x = 52

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User Mrbo
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Answer:

x=52

Explanation:

1/5(x-2) =10

x-2=10*5

x-2=50

x=50+2

x=52

User Toofly
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