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0.75(8+e)=2-1.25e0.75(8+e)=2−1.25e what is e

User Dgebert
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Answer:

E=-2

Explanation:

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User Mateus Vahl
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Answer:


e=-2

Explanation:

Given:
0.75(8+e)=2-1.25e

Step 1: Distribute the Left-Hand Side


0.75*8+0.75*e=2-1.25e\\6+0.75e=2-1.25e

Step 2: Collect like terms


0.75e+1.25e=2-6\\2e=-4

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2


e=-2

User Blake Scholl
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