Solve for x in 8x-2 = 2/25
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: D
8x-2 = 2/25; x = 10
Explanation
8x– 2 = 2/25
Divide through by 8
x-2 = 2/25 X 1/ 8
x-2 = 1/100
x-2 is the reciprocal of x2 = 1/x2
So, 1/x2 = 1/100
x2 = 100
Thus, x = square root of 100
Therefore, x = 10.
x = 10