Please help! Create an equation for the following situation and find the value of x. 8 more than 2 times a number x, all divided by 5 equals 2.

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Create an equation for the following situation and find the value of x.

8 more than 2 times a number x, all divided by 5 equals 2.

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Answer:

8+2x/5=2

2x/5=2-8

2x/5=-6

2x=-6x5

2x=-30

x=-30/2

x=-15

Explanation:

Paolo Constantin answered May 25, 2022

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