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X over 2 (as in fraction) minus 8 =y, solve for x

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Answer:

x = 2y + 16

Explanation:


(x)/(2) - 8 = y


(x)/(2) - 8 + 8 = y + 8 (adding 8 to both sides)


(x)/(2) = y + 8


(x * 2)/(2) = (y + 8)*2 (multiplying both sides by 2)


x = 2y + 8 * 2


x = 2y + 16

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