Question: Solve for x: 2/5(x - 4) = 2x

answers:

1
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0 -1
O1
0-8

x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

(x - 4) = 2x ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

2(x - 4) = 10x

2x - 8 = 10x ( subtract 2x from both sides )

- 8 = 8x ( divide both sides by 8 )

- 1 = x

total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is $98

step-by-step explanation:

given a united states citizen returning to the states declares the following items at the customs office: 3 shirts at $8.50 each 2 dresses at $27.50 each 1 pair of gold cuff links at $17.50 per pair. we have to find how much he pay

cost of 3 shirts if one cost at $8.50 is

cost of 2 dresses if one cost at $27.50 is  

cost of 1 pair of gold cuff at $17.50

so, total amount of money that he should pay if he has not used his duty free exemption is   $25.5+$55+$17.50=$98

i think the answer is true

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