Question

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

Answer 1

6x-8=16
6x-8+8=16+8
6x=24
6x=24
— —
6 6
X= 4

Answer 2

`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`