The solution of 2 (x - 2) - 5(x - 5) = 4(x - 8) - 2 (x - 2) is?
- 9.5
- 9.8
- 9.2
- None of these
Explanation
Let's solve the equation step by step:
2(x - 2) - 5(x - 5) = 4(x - 8) - 2(x - 2)
Expanding both sides:
2x - 4 - 5x + 25 = 4x - 32 - 2x + 4
Combining like terms:
-3x + 21 = 2x - 28
Adding 3x to both sides:
21 = 5x - 28
Adding 28 to both sides:
49 = 5x
Dividing both sides by 5:
x = 49/5
x = 9.8
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