Question

Solve for x - 1/5 (x – 4) = -2 Enter your answer in the box. x =

Answer 1

-1/5 (x - 4) = -2

(-1/5)x + (4/5) = -2    

-2 can be turned into -10/5

(-1/5)x = (-10/5) - (4/5)

(-1/5)x = -14/5

multiply by -5 on both sides

x = 14

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