Solve for x in simplest form. 2= 1/2 (5x-8)

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Solve for x in simplest form.

2= 1/2 (5x-8)

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Answer:

x =
(12)/(5)

Explanation:

Given

2 =
(1)/(2) (5x - 8) ( multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction )

4 = 5x - 8 ( add 8 to both sides )

12 = 5x ( divide both sides by 5 )

(12)/(5) = x

Hass answered May 21, 2022

by Hass

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