Solve for x: two fifths(x − 2) = 4x.

x = -

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

(x - 2) = 4x

Multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction

2(x - 2) = 20x ← distribute left side

2x - 4 = 20x ( subtract 20x from both sides )

- 18x - 4 = 0 ( add 4 to both sides )

- 18x = 4 ( divide both sides by - 18 )

x = = -

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step-by-step explanation:

if the four friends split the cost, p, of the pizza evenly, then each friend pays one-fourth of the cost of the pizza.

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