Solve the equation and check your solution. (20−2x)/7=(4x+9)/8

Harlen Pritchard

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2021-01-22

Solve the equation and check your solution. 202x7=4x+98

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We are given: 202x7=4x+98
Cross multiply: 8(20-2x)=7(4x+9)
160-16x=28x+63
Subtract 160 from both sides: 160-16x-160=28x+63-160
-16x=28x-97
Subtract 28x from both sides: -16x-28x=28x-97-28x
-44x=-97
Divide both sides by: -44 44x44=9744
x=9744

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