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Solve the equation for X.
2(2x – 12x) = 30

User Cypark
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Answer:

x = -1.5

Explanation:

2(2x - 12x) = 30

subtract 2x from 12x

2(-10x) = 30

divdie both sides by 2

-10x = 15

divide both sides by -10

x = -1.5

User Rixo
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Answer:

x = -3/2.

Explanation:

2(2x – 12x) = 30 Applying the Distributive Law:

4x - 24x = 30

-20x = 30

x = -3/2.

User Vnuk
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