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Solve for x: 2 over 5 (x − 4) = 2x. (1 point)
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Solve for x: 2 over 5 (x − 4) = 2x. (1 point)

User Jakub Kozera
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Answer:


x=-1

Explanation:

we have


(2)/(5)(x-4)=2x

Solve for x

Multiply by 5 both sides


2(x-4)=10x

Divide by 2 both sides


x-4=5x

Subtract x both sides


x-4-x=5x-x


-4=4x

Divide by 4 both sides


x=-1

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