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Solve for X 10(x-1) = 8x-2
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Solve for X 10(x-1) = 8x-2

User Shwetanka
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Answer:

X = 4 x

over 5 ( x − 1 ) − 1 5 ( x − 1 )

User Beesleep
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

10(x-1) = 8x-2

Distribute

10x-10 = 8x-2

Subtract 8 from each side

10x-10-8x = 8x-2-8x

2x-10 = -2

Add 10 to each side

2x-10+10 = -2+10

2x = 8

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 8/2

x = 4

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