An equation is shown. - 4 5 (9x - 20) - 3x = 4 5 x - 6 Choose the value of x that makes this equation true. A. x = - 2 B. x = - 1 2 C. x = 1 2 D. x = 2

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Romeo

23 January, 08:08

An equation is shown. - 4 5 (9x - 20) - 3x = 4 5 x - 6 Choose the value of x that makes this equation true. A. x = - 2 B. x = - 1 2 C. x = 1 2 D. x = 2

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Cassandra Mosley · Answer 1

Answer: D

Work:

-45 (9x-20) - 3x = 45x-6

-405x+900-3x = 45x-6

-408x+900 = 45x-6 (combine like terms)

906=453x (add 6 to 900 and - 408x to 45x)

2=x (divid)

X=2