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Make x the subject of the following: k = 2(3x - 5)

User Fearghal
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Answer:

x = (k + 10) / 6

Explanation:

k = 2(3x - 5)

k = 6x - 10

k + 10 = 6x

(k + 10) / 6 = x

User Reda Igbaria
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Answer:

x = (k+10)/6

Explanation:

k = 2(3x - 5)

Distribute the 2

k = 6x - 10

Add 10 to each side

k+10 = 6x-10+10

k+10 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

(k+10)/6 = 6x/6

(k+10)/6 = x

User Tbrugere
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