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-1/5(×-4)=-2

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User Artwl
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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

-1/5(x - 4) = -2

-1/5x + 4/5 = -2

-1/5x = -2 - 4/5

-1/5x = -10/5 - 4/5

-1/5x = - 14/5

x = -14/5 * - 5

x = 70/5

x = 14 <====

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