Question

What is the solution to 0.2 (4x - 8) = 0.4(12-2x)

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Let's multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the leading fractions.

5 X 0.2 (4x - 8) = 5 X 0.4(12-2x)

(4x-8) = 2 (12-2x)

4x - 8 = 24 - 4x

8x = 32

x = 4

x = 4