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What is the solution of 16x-8x-12=24+20

User Brettish
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For this case we have the following expression:


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To solve the expression we must clear the value of x.

To clear the value of x, we must follow the following procedure:

Place the constant terms on one side of the equation and the variable terms on the other side of the equation.

We have then:


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Add the similar terms:


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Clear the value of x:


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Answer:

The solution sees the equation is given by:


x = 7

User PepeFloyd
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16x-8x-12=24+20
Combine like terms.

8x -12 = 44
Add 12.

8x = 56
Divide by 8.

x = 7

That's your answer!
User Birchlabs
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