SOLUTION: If 2-x(1/x + 2) =19-4x then x = (A)-3 (B)3 (C)4 (D)5 (E)9 The answer is E but i am getting 3. Thanks

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Question 339053: If 2-x(1/x + 2) =19-4x then x =

(A)-3
(B)3
(C)4
(D)5
(E)9
The answer is E but i am getting 3.

Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 2-x(1/x + 2) =19-4x then x = ?
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Using the distributive law you get:
2-x(1/x)-x(2) = 19-4x
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2-1-2x = 19-4x
1-2x = 19-4x
Add 4x to each side
Subtract 1 from each side
2x = 18
x = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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(A)-3
(B)3
(C)4
(D)5
(E)9