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Solve for x.

-1/5 (x - 4) = -2

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x = ________

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x = 14 . simplify both sides of equation , subtract , then multiply
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Answer: x=14

Step-by-step explanation:Simplify both sides of the equation(Distribute),Subtract 4/5 from both sides.Multiply both sides by 5/(-1).

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