Solve the following equations. a. (x-2)/5-(x-4)/2=2; b. 2<-2(2x-3) < 8.

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2022-05-19

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madeleinejames20

madeleinejames20

Skilled2023-05-20Added 165 answers

To solve the equation x25x42=2, we can simplify and solve for x.
Let's begin by finding a common denominator for the fractions on the left side of the equation. The least common multiple of 5 and 2 is 10, so we can rewrite the equation as:
2(x2)105(x4)10=2
Now, we can combine the fractions:
2x45x+2010=2
Simplifying the numerator:
3x+1610=2
To isolate x, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 10:
3x+16=20
Next, let's subtract 16 from both sides:
3x=4
Finally, we divide both sides by 3 to solve for x:
x=43
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x=43.

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