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14-11-2017
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Solve for x.

-1/5 (x - 4) = -2

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jyoung551780 jyoung551780

14-11-2017

First you need to distribute.
-1/5(x - 4) = -2
-1/5x + 4/5 = -2
Multiply the entire equation by 5.
-1x + 4 = -10
Subtract 4 from both sides.
-1x = -14
Divide.
x = 14
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