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6 = 2( x + 8) - 5 x​

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Answer: The answer has 3 forms!

  • Decimal form: 3.3
  • Exact form: 10/3
  • Mixed Number form: 3 1/3

I hope that this helps! :D

User Sayak Banerjee
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ANSWER


x = 3. \bar3

Step-by-step explanation

The given equation is


6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x

We expand to get,


6 = 2x + 16 - 5x

We combine similar terms,


5x - 2x = 16 - 6


3x = 10


x = (10)/(3)


x = 3 (1)/(3)


x = 3. \bar3

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