SOLUTION: i need help on this Problem:work must be shown. 2=x/5-2

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Question 7172: i need help on this Problem:work must be shown.
2=x/5-2

Answer by prabhjyot(164) About Me  (Show Source):
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2=x%2F5-2
Adding 2 on both sides of the equation we get ,
2%2B2+=+x%2F5
4+=+x%2F5
Cross multiplying we get
4*5 = x
x=20