If 2 is the arithmetic mean of 1-2x and 3x then the value of x is

Wkampmann asked Aug 7, 2022

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If 2 is the arithmetic mean of 1-2x and
3x then the value of x is

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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Since, 2 is the arithmetic mean of 1-2x and 3x.

Therefore,

$(1 - 2x + 3x)/(2) = 2 \\ \\ (1 + x)/(2) = 2 \\ \\ 1 + x = 4 \\ \\ x = 4 - 1 \\ \\ x = 3$

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