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0.4(2x + 0.3) = 1/3 (6x - 7.2)

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Answer:

x = 20.1

Explanation:

First up you need to multipy the numbers on the outside with the ones on the inside

This would mean that

0.4(2x + 0.3) = 1/3(6x - 7.2) will change to

0.8x + 0.12 = 2x - 2.4

You just have to solve for x now:

2.4 + 0.12 = 2x - 0.8x

2.52 = 1.2x

x = 2.1

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