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Solve for x: 2/3 = 8/x+6

A)-6
B)6
C)9
D)12

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Answer:

I took the test and its B

Explanation:

Also the person above me has got it covered so im gonna avoid confusion and not explain

User Andrii Lutskevych
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Answer:

Explanation:

2/3 = 8/x+6

2 * ( x+6) = 8 * 3

2x + 2 * 6 = 24

2x + 12 = 24

2x = 24 -12

2x = 12

x = 12/2

x = 6

User Magzalez
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