Question

Solve for x.
3/8(2x+16)−2=13

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Answer 1

The answer is 12

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The value of x is 12.

Explanation:

Consider the provided equation.

`(3)/(8)(2x+16)-2=13`

Open the parentheses.

`(3)/(8)* 2x+(3)/(8)* 16-2=13`

`(3)/(4)x+6-2=13`

`(3)/(4)x+4=13`

Subtract 4 from both sides.

`(3)/(4)x=13-4`

`(3)/(4)x=9`

Multiply both the sides by 4/3.

`(3)/(4)x* (4)/(3)=9* (4)/(3)`

`}x=3* 4`

`}x=12`

Hence the value of x is 12.