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Solve Thais equation
2x=8(4x-5).

User NathanD
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Answer:


x = (40)/(-30\\)

Explanation:

Lets start by working with our numbers on the right side of the equation.

Begin by using distributive property, turning:

2x = 8(4x - 5) into 2x = 32x - 40

To make things easier, lets subtract 32x on both sides

-30x = 40

Finally, divide by -30 on both sides to get our answered, simplified if necessary:


x = (40)/(-30) = (4)/(-3) = -1.33

User Chris Warth
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4/3 in fraction form
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