SOLUTION: I need the answer to this problem: 4(5-2x) _______ 5 = x

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Question 155183: I need the answer to this problem:
4(5-2x)
_______
5 = x
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4(5-2x)/5=x
(20-8x)/5=x
20-8x=5x Multiply each side by 5 to eliminate th fraction.
13x=20
x=20/13
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Got it?
Ed