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Solve for X: 2/x+ 4/16

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4 votes

Answer: x=4

Explanation:

2(4+x)=16

(4*2+x*2)=16

(8+2x)=16

8+2x=16

8+-8+2x=16+-8

8+-8=0

0+2x=16+-8

2x=16+-8

8+-8=0

2x=8

16+-8=8

2x=8

X=4

User Mirodinho
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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

Cross multiply to solve

2/x=4/16

4*x=2*16

4x=32

Divide by 4 on both sides

x=8

So,

2/8=4/16

Hope this helps! :)

User Oldo
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