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Solve for x: 2/7(x-2)=4x

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Answer:


x = - (2)/(13)

Explanation:

Simplify to:


(2(x - 2))/(7)

Multiply both sides by 7

2(x-2)=28x

Divide both sides by 2

x-2=14x

Subtract x from both sides

2=14x-x

Simplify 14x-x to 13x

2=13x

Divide both sides by 13


- (2)/(13) = x

Answer:


x = - ( 2)/(13)

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