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If 2x+1/4 = 12/20 what is the value of x

If 2x+1/4 = 12/20 what is the value of x-example-1
User Asqan
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Answer:

0.7 or 7/10

Explanation:

Step 1: Cross-multiply.

2x+1 / 4 = 12 /20

(2x+1)*(20)=(12)*(4)

40x+20=48

Step 2: Subtract 20 from both sides.

40x+20−20=48−20

40x=28

Step 3: Divide both sides by 40.

40x /40 = 28 /40

x= 7 /10

Answer:

x= 7 /10

7/10 = 0.7

User Dan Blows
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Answer:

7/10 or 0.7

Explanation:

cross multiply to get 40x+20=48

subtract 20 from both sides to get 40x=28

divide both sides by 40 to get 7/10

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!:)

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