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

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Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is x=6+y/4

Answer 2

x=7

Explanation:

1st Multiply the numbers: 2×4=8

8x-8=48

2nd Add 8 to both sides: 8x-8+8=48+8

3rd Simplify: 8x=56

4th Divide both sides by 8: 8x÷8=56÷8

5th Simplify: x=7