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Please help!
4(x + 5) = 6(2x - 1)

x = ??

Please help! 4(x + 5) = 6(2x - 1) x = ??-example-1
User Flo
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Answer:

x = 13/4

Explanation:

use distribution property:

4x+20 = 12x-6

8x = 26

x = 26/8

so , x = 13/4

User Taheera
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Answer: 13/4

Explanation:


4(x+5)=6(2x-1)\\\\4x+20=12x-6\\\\20=8x-6\\\\8x=26\\\\x=(26)/(8)\\\\x=(13)/(4)

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