SOLUTION: 2x/5 minus 4=6

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Question 674928: 2x/5 minus 4=6
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2x%2F5+-+4+=+6
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Multiply the entire equation by 5 to be rid of the fraction
%285%29%282x%2F5%29+-+5%284%29+=+5%286%29
2x - 20 = 30
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Isolate x
2x = 30 + 20
2x = 50
highlight_green%28x+=+25%29
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