SOLUTION: If 2ax-5x=2, then x is equivalent to?

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Question 388375: If 2ax-5x=2, then x is equivalent to?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2ax-5x=2 Start with the given equation.


x%282a-5%29=2 Factor out the GCF 'x'.


x=2%2F%282a-5%29 Divide both sides by 2a-5.


So the solution is x=2%2F%282a-5%29


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