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4x + 8 = 16 what is x

User Yeray Diaz
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Answer:

The answer is 2.

Explanation:

Start by subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation, getting 4x=8. Divide 4x by 4, and divide 8 by 4. You end up with the answer x=2.

User SimonF
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

4x+8=16

1. First, subtract 8 from both sides.

4x+8-8=16-8

4x=8

2.Then divide each side by 4.

4x/4=8/4

x=2

User Coconut
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