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Solve the equation 4x-2 = 8

User BioTronic
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Answer:

x = 2.5

Explanation:

4x - 2 = 8

4x = 8+2

4x = 10

x = 10/4

x = 2.5

User Varun Agarwal
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Answer:

x = 5/2

Explanation:

4x-2 = 8

Add 2 to each side

4x-2+2 = 8+2

4x = 10

Divide by 4

4x/4 =10/4

x = 5/2

User Kewei Shang
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