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You begin solving the equation 8 – 2x = 40 by subtracting 8 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

You begin solving the equation 8 – 2x = 40 by subtracting 8 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?
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You begin solving the equation 8 – 2x = 40 by subtracting 8 from both sides. Which is the best choice for Step 2?

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Subtract 8 from each side and from there you end up with 2x=32 from there you divide 2 from each side and end up with x=16
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Answer: Divide both sides by -2.

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