Solve: the quantity 2 x minus 20 divided by 3 = 2x

Solution:

Given (2x - 20) /3 = 2x

Let us solve for x. Let us isolate the variable x by the balancing method.

(2x - 20) /3 = 2x

Multiply by 3 on both sides.

3 × (2x - 20) /3 = 2x × 3

⇒ 2x - 20 = 6x

Add 20 to both sides

2x - 20+20 = 6x+20

2x = 6x+20

Subtract 6x from both sides

2x -6x = 6x- 6x +20

⇒ -6x + 2x = 20

⇒ -4x = 20

Divide by 4 on both sides

⇒ x = -5

Hence, the value of x is -5

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Solve: the quantity 2 x minus 20 divided by 3 = 2x

Summary:

The quantity 2 x minus 20 divided by 3 = 2x is solved and the solution is -5.