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Question Solve the equation 4(0.2x5)=124(0.2x - 5) = 12. Find all real solutions.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given the equation 4(0.2x5)=124(0.2x - 5) = 12.
2. We need to solve for xx.

STEP 2

First, we need to distribute the 4 across the terms inside the parentheses.
4(0.2x5)=40.2x454(0.2x - 5) = 4 \cdot 0.2x - 4 \cdot 5

STEP 3

Now, perform the multiplication.
0.8x20=120.8x - 20 = 12

STEP 4

Next, we need to isolate the term with xx on one side. To do this, we add 20 to both sides of the equation.
0.8x20+20=12+200.8x - 20 + 20 = 12 + 20

STEP 5

Simplify both sides of the equation.
0.8x=320.8x = 32

STEP 6

To find the value of xx, we need to divide both sides of the equation by 0.8.
0.8x0.8=320.8\frac{0.8x}{0.8} = \frac{32}{0.8}

STEP 7

Perform the division to solve for xx.
x=40x = 40
The solution to the equation 4(0.2x5)=124(0.2 x-5)=12 is x=40x=40.

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