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Solve the equation for x
−6x+2=8

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1 vote

Answer:

X=-1

Explanation:

Perfrom inverse operations

subtratc 2 fro m both sides

-6x=6

x=-1

User Bill Zeller
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

−6x+2=8

Subtract 2 from each side

−6x+2-2=8-2

-6x = 6

Divide by -6

-6x/-6 = 6/-6

x = -1

User Paradiesstaub
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