SOLUTION: trying to solve this equation: x - (x * .4) = 2,400,000 I know that x should equal 4,000,000 but how do I go about getting that.

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Question 829829: trying to solve this equation: x - (x * .4) = 2,400,000
I know that x should equal 4,000,000 but how do I go about getting that.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Undistribute the x, and divide both sides by the computed factor on x.

x%281-0.4%29=2400000
0.6x=2400000
x=2400000%2F0.6=2400000%2F6=4000000