Question

Solve for X in the equation below. Show your work.

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(x-2)= -1/4(x-8)

Answer 1

x = 16/5

Explanation:

(x-2)= -1/4(x-8)

Multiply each side by -4 to clear the fraction

-4 (x-2) = -4*-1/4 (x-8)

Distribute

-4x+8 = x-8

Add 4x to each side

-4x+4x+8 = x+4x-8

8 = 5x-8

Add 8 to each side

8+8 = 5x-8+8

16 = 5x

Divide each side by 5

16/5 = 5x/5

16/5 =x