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What value of x makes this equation true?
2x = 4x – 10

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

put x on one side (subtract the x on the left from both sides)

-2x = -10

divide the extra number with the x from both sides

x = 5

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2 votes

Answer:

5

Explanation:

2x = 4x - 10

4x - 2x = 10

2x = 10

x = 10/2

X = 5

2(5) = 4(5) - 10

10 = 20-10

10=10

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