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What is the value of 2x in this equation?
5x − 2(2x − 1) = 2(3x − 4)

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

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Answer: 1.2

Step-by-step explanation: First use distributive property to get 1x-2 = 6x-8, then subtract 1x on both sides to get -2 = 5x-8, then add 8 on both sides to get 6=5x, Finally divide both sides by 5 to get x = 1.2.

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