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Step by step solution for 4(x-3)=0.5x+2

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

4(x-3) = 0.5x +2

Multiply both sides by 10

40(x-3) + 5x + 20

Simplify (multiply 40 by x-3)

40x - 120 = 5x + 20

Add 120 to both sides

40x = 5x + 140

Subtract 5x from both sides

35x = 140

Divide 35 on both sides

x = 4

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