The solution of 2(x - 2) - 5(x - 5) = 4(x - 8) - 2(x - 2)?
- 7/5
- 21/5
- 49/5
- None of these
Explanation
Let's solve the equation:
2(x - 2) - 5(x - 5) = 4(x - 8) - 2(x - 2)
Expanding both sides:
2x - 4 - 5x + 25 = 4x - 32 - 2x + 4
Combine like terms:
-3x + 21 = 2x - 28
Add 3x to both sides:
21 = 5x - 28
Add 28 to both sides:
49 = 5x
Divide by 5:
x = 49/5
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