Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 142: 78

Answer

x=0

Work Step by Step

0.04(x-2)=0.02(6x-3)-0.02 100(0.04(x-2))=100(0.02(6x-3)-0.02) 4(x-2)=2(6x-3)-2 4x-4(2)=12x-2(3)-2 4x-8=12x-6-2 4x-8=12x-8 4x=12x-8+8 4x=12x+0 4x-12x=0 -8x=0 x=0$\div$(-8) x=0
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