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What would be the value of x 3x - 8 = 8x + 4/ 2 Three x minus eight equals eight x plus four over two
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What would be the value of x

3x - 8 = 8x + 4/ 2

Three x minus eight equals eight x plus four over two

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Answer: x = -2

Explanation:

4/2 = 2

3x - 8 = 8x + 2

Subtract 2 from each side

3x - 10 = 8x

Subtract 3x from each side

-10 = 5x

Divide each side by 5

-2 = x

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