Question

Question:

Solve for x: 2/5(x - 4) = 2x

answers:

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Answer 1

x = - 1

Explanation:

Given

`(2)/(5)` (x - 4) = 2x ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

2(x - 4) = 10x

2x - 8 = 10x ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 8 = 8x ( divide both sides by 8 )

- 1 = x