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What is the value of x in the equation 8x – 2y = 48, when y = 4?

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User Myroslav
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

Substitute y = 4 into the equation and solve for x

8x - (2 × 4) = 48

8x - 8 = 48 ( add 8 to both sides )

8x = 56 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 7

User Pentadecagon
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Hello!

WORK SHOWN BELOW

8x - 2y = 48, y =4

8x - 2(4) = 48

8x - 8 = 48

8x = 48+8

8x = 56

x = 56/8 = 7

x = 7

User Michael Zilbermann
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