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[x-2]/4=[3x-7]/10 its x-2 dived by 4 not 2/4 same with other side

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Given


(x-2)/(4) =
(3x-7)/(10) ( cross- multiply )

4(3x - 7) = 10(x - 2) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )

12x - 28 = 10x - 20 ( subtract 10x from both sides )

2x - 28 = - 20 ( add 28 to both sides )

2x = 8 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 4

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