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8(3x + 6) = 168 what is x

User Jose Marin
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Answer: x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

divide each side by 8

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Subtract 6 from both sides

divide both sides by 3

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User Ahsonkhan
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

8(3x + 6) = 168

Divide both sides by 8.

3x + 6 = 21

Subtract 6 from both sides.

3x = 15

Divide both sides by 3.

x = 5

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