Question

4. Select the correct equation and correct answer to solve for x using the triangle below.

Possible answers:
2(2x-8)=2x-15
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11
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2(2x-15)=2x-8
2x-15=2x-8

Answer 1

(1/2)(2x - 8) = 2x - 15

2x - 8 = 2(2x - 15)

2x - 8 = 4x - 30

2x = 22

x = 11