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Solve for x -8x = -48

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Answer: x=6 *The answer should be the positive sign.*

Explanation:

division property of equality is dividing both sides of an equation by the same non-zero number does not change the equation.

divide by -8 both sides of an equation.

-8x/-8=-48/-8

48/8=6

48/6=8

8*6=48

x=6

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