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Solve for x: 8x-2x-16=20
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Solve for x: 8x-2x-16=20

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

User Joseph Wambura
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Answer:X=6

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

8x−2x−16=20

8x+−2x+−16=20

(8x+−2x)+(−16)=20(Combine Like Terms)

6x+−16=20

6x−16=20

Step 2: Add 16 to both sides.

6x−16+16=20+16

6x=36

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.

6x

6

=

36

6

x=6

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