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1/4 (8x plus 2) = 20

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Answer:

x=39/4 (39 over 4 as a fraction)

User Surfmuggle
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Answer:

x = 9.75

Explanation:

1 / 4 * ( 8x + 2) = 20

( 8x + 2) = 20 / (1/4)

8x + 2 = 20 * 4

8x + 2 = 80

8x = 78

x = 9.75

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