Solve the Equation $( 22 - 0.8 x ) ( 5 - 0.4 x ) = 0$

question 231

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $( 22 - 0.8 x ) ( 5 - 0.4 x ) = 0$

• A) \(27.5,12.5\)
• B) \(27.5,0.2\)
• C) 22,5
• D) \(0.8,5\)

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Like Terms

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