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  • 25-10-2022
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What is the solution for the equation 2/5 x - 4 = 26 ?

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CharoletteZ162551 CharoletteZ162551
  • 25-10-2022

The given expression is,

[tex]\frac{2}{5}x-4=26[/tex]

Multiplying all the terms with 5, we get

[tex]\begin{gathered} 5\times\frac{2}{5}x-(5\times4)=(26\times5) \\ 2x-20=130 \\ 2x=130+20 \\ 2x=150 \\ x=\frac{150}{2}=75 \end{gathered}[/tex]

Thus, the solution is, x = 75.

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