SOLUTION: Solve 2/5x-6=12

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Question 96900: Solve 2/5x-6=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%2F5x-6=12 Start with the given equation


5%282%2F5x-6%29=5%2A12 Multiply both sides by the LCD 5


2x-30=60 Distribute and multiply





2x-30=60 Start with the given equation


2x=60%2B30Add 30 to both sides


2x=90 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2890%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



x=45 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=45