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What value of x will satisfy the equation 0.2(x −2,700) = x?

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x = -675
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Solve for x, distibutive 0.2:0.2x - 540
Subtract 0.2x to each side: -540 = x - 0.2x
Combine x: -540 = 0.8x
Divide 0.8 to each side: x = -540/0.8 = -675
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