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2y + _ x + 8y + 24x is equal too 2(5y+14x). What Is the missing coefficient? (in 2y + _ x + 8y + 24x)​

User Ztirom
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Hey, Um not sure what the answer is positively but I think its 2. MIGHT NOT BE RIGHT *BEWARE*

User Joel Cunningham
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Answer:

  • 4

Explanation:

  • 2y + kx + 8y + 24x = 2(5y + 14x)
  • 10y + (24 + k)x = 10y + 28x
  • 24 + k = 28
  • k = 4

The missing coefficient is 4

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