2f/5 - 8/5 + 2f=8

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To solve the equation 2f585+2f=8, follow these steps:

  1. Combine the terms involving f. 2f5+2f=2f5+10f5=12f5 Therefore, the equation becomes: 12f585=8

  2. Add 85 to both sides to isolate the term with f: 12f5=8+85

  3. Convert 8 to a fraction with a denominator of 5: 8=405 So, 12f5=405+85=485

  4. Now, multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction: 12f=48

  5. Divide by 12 to solve for f: f=4812=4

Thus, the solution is: 4