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What is 1/4x-8=1/8x+8

User Interjay
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Answer:

x=128

Explanation:

step-by-step.

1

4

x−8=

1

8

x+8

Step 1: Subtract 1/8x from both sides.

1

4

x−8−

1

8

x=

1

8

x+8−

1

8

x

1

8

x−8=8

Step 2: Add 8 to both sides.

1

8

x−8+8=8+8

1

8

x=16

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 8.

8*(

1

8

x)=(8)*(16)

x=128

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