SOLUTION: Solve each of the following equations for x. 2/5=x-2/20 Thank you.

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Question 29422: Solve each of the following equations for x.
2/5=x-2/20
Thank you.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i assume it is %282%2F5%29+=+%28%28x-2%29%2F20%29. If so,

%282%2F5%29%2A20+=+%28x-2%29
+40%2F5+=+%28x-2%29
+8+=+%28x-2%29
--> x = 10

jon.