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Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 6x - 8 = 16

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6x-8=16
6x-8+8=16+8
6x=24
6x=24
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6 6
X= 4
User Jared Nielsen
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x=4


Step-by-step explanation


We have
6x-8=16


We add 8 to both sides of the equation



6x-8+8=16+8


We simplify



6x=24



We divide both sides by 6


x=(24)/(6)



x=4





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