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Given 2(3x - 8) = 26
Prove x = 7

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

2(3x - 8) = 26

First distribute the left side:

6x - 16 = 26

Add 16 to both sides

6x = 42

Divide both sides by 6

x = 7

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