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2(4-8x)+6=-1 interpreting experiessions

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Answer:

X =
(13)/(16)

Explanation:

2 (4-8x) + 6 = 1

Multiply parentheses by 2

8 - 16x + 6 = 1

add (8 + 6)

14 - 16x = 1

Move constant to right and change its sign

-16x = 1 -14

Calcualte te difference

-16x = -13

divide bot sides by -16

x =
(13)/(16)

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