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8x + 16 = 6x
Solve each problem for x without using tables or graphs

User TalL
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Answer:

x=-8

Explanation:

8x+16=6x

-8x -8x (subtract 8x)

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16= -2x (answer)

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-2 -2 (divide by -2)

x=-8 (final answer)

User Florentin
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8x + 16 =6x
16 = 6x-8x
16 = -2x
X=-8
User Bobby Eickhoff
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