Question

Solve for x: 2 over 5 (x − 4) = 2x. (1 point)

Answer 1

`x=-1`

Explanation:

we have

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

Solve for x

Multiply by 5 both sides

`2(x-4)=10x`

Divide by 2 both sides

`x-4=5x`

Subtract x both sides

`x-4-x=5x-x`

`-4=4x`

Divide by 4 both sides

`x=-1`