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What is the value of x that makes the given equation true?​ 2(x−8)=x+5x​

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Answer:

- 4

Explanation:

2x_16=6x

-16=6x_2x

-16=4x

divide both side by 4

x=-4

User Kristopher
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Simplify the right hand side:


2(x-8)=6x

Expand the left hand side:


2x-16=6x

Subtract 2x from both sides:


-16=4x

Divide both sides by 4:


x=-4

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