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What is x in 2(1-5x)+4=-8

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Answer: x = 7/5

Explanation:

2(1 - 5x) + 4 = -8
2 * 1 - 2 * 5x + 4 = -8
2 - 10x + 4 = -8
2 - 10x = -8 - 4
-10x = -8 - 4 - 2
-10x = -14
10x = 14
x = 14/10
=> x = 7/5

Therefore, x = 7/5
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Answer:

Fraction Form: x = 7/5

Decimal Form: x = 1.4

Mixed Number Form: x = 1 1/2

Explanation:

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